St. Paul The Minnesota Conservation Federation has hired Gary Botzek as its legislative liaison. Botzek will represent the federation on legislative issues at both a state and national level.

Jim Bahl, president of the MCF, said the move represents a step toward representing Minnesota’s sportsmen. The MCF is a conservation organization made up of hunters, anglers, and others who support Minnesota’s natural resources. Issues of concern include healthy fisheries, wetland conservation, and WMA acquisition.

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