Idaho Wilderness Hearings

Statement:

Mr. Chambers Senator, my name is Gale Chambers. I'm a native of Idaho and I reside at 515 Logan Street, Boise. Although I am testifying as a private individual, I would like to point out that professionally I am a farm and ranch magazine editor with 20 years of experience and observation. First of all, I am going to keep my remarks very brief and simply hand them in for the record. I would guess, Senator, that we have reached a point here in Idaho where increased wilderness translates into less land for mul tiple use. For the most part, I would agree with the wilderness rec ommendation of the Idaho Cattlemen's Association. And I would remind the subcommittee that this event is not the only show in town. The wilderness question has continued for other public land areas. Like I say, any inclination I had to carry a backpack, Senator, ended when I was discharged from the U.S. Infantry. I have no more desire to do that.