Issue Position: Wildlife

Issue Position

A longtime sportsman committed to wildlife and the outdoors, Latta serves as the Vice Chairman of the Congressional Sportsman Caucus. During his tenure in the Ohio General Assembly, he sponsored the Bald Eagle license plate. The proceeds from these plates are used to purchase eagle habitats and for eagle preservation throughout Ohio. Latta recently sponsored the poaching legislation in Ohio, which substantially increases the penalties for the illegal taking of game in the state. Congressman Latta also serves as a wildlife education instructor for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, and travels throughout the state assisting in hunter education classes.

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