[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 158 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO CHAD BAUER

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of 
recognizing Chad Bauer of Missoula County for his commitment to 
stewarding safe and ethical practices among the next generation of 
Montana sportsmen and women.
  Chad served as a volunteer with the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 
Missoula branch for 20 years where he instructed over 1,000 Montanans 
in hunter and bowhunter education classes. We know that Montana's 
public lands and wildlife deserve the utmost respect, so ensuring 
future sportsmen and women commit themselves to safety and conservation 
is key. From proper firearm handling, administering bear spray, 
crossing fences, responsible land use and fair-chase practices, Chad 
wants to ensure that Montanans' ethics translate beyond their time 
spent in hunter orange.
  September in Montana means the official start of archery season. As 
Montanans in every corner of the State are putting in long days in the 
backcountry to fill their respective tags, Chad understands the 
importance of being bear-aware when it comes to grizzlies. When Chad 
served on the State of Montana's Grizzly Bear Advisory Council, he 
applied his knowledge as a lifelong outdoorsmen to help make 
recommendations that would allow for commonsense management of these 
apex predators. I am glad to see Chad not only share his insight with 
the council, but also with his students in hunter and bowhunter 
education classes to ensure they could enjoy the great outdoors while 
upholding best safety practices.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Chad Bauer for his enthusiasm 
and dedication to equipping future Montana hunters with the skills and 
knowledge needed to create treasured hunting memories of their own. I 
am confident his 20 years as a volunteer instructor helped strengthen 
the integrity of Montana's hunting heritage, and the skills and lessons 
he has shared will not be forgotten. Thank you for encouraging our 
youth to get out and experience all that Montana has to offer, Chad--
you make Montana proud.

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