Constituency Group Representative Interview

Select a national level organized group representing fishery, hunting, consumptive activity participation, environmental, or natural resources protection interests. No local or international groups please! Contact group and interview key individuals regarding the organization. In a report provide coverage of the following points: 1) background of organization - when, where and why group was formed, 2) IRS status and implications for what the group does, 3) size of membership, 4) group purpose, 5) current issues involved in and their position on these issues, 6) size and composition (background and training) of professional staff, 7) number of lobbyists or attorneys they have on retainer, 8) significant victories or accomplishments of the group, 9) anything else that distinguishes the group from others in the wildlife and fisheries arena. Your paper should be tightly written and cover the topics identified here among others.  Please reference person contacted for interview purposes.  Maximum length: 4 pages, typewritten double-spaced.