"Sportsmen and sportswomen simply must have their voices heard! In a world of increasing urbanization and escalating pressure on access to public lands, our politicians on both sides of the aisle must hear from all of us at the ballot box. Additionally, we have a proven track record of influence in this regard. The election of George W. Bush was certainly determined by sportsmen and sportswomen as evidenced in public statements by Al Gore."

"Every vote counts. More important, if sportsmen aren’t participants in the process, we don’t have much credibility when we voice our concerns over the actions and outcomes generated by elected officials at all levels."

"If you don’t vote, your voice is lost.  Anglers and hunters need to select the candidate they believe will best advance the nation and the model of conservation that perpetuates a healthy fish and wildlife resource and access to those public resources."

"If America’s 50 million anglers and hunters stand together and “Vote Our Sport”, we can affect the outcome of any election at any level of government—municipal, state or federal. The people we elect in 2012 will, more than any time in history, determine much of the future of fishing and hunting in America. If we don’t take the time to register and vote, it could well be the most costly time we ever saved."

"Encouraging sportsmen’s involvement in the political process is an important method for preserving and promoting our outdoor heritage. Increased participation helps ensure that the sportsmen’s voice is heard, particularly at the ballot box, which also strengthens the sportsmen’s ability to collectively advance a pro-sportsmen’s agenda. Facilitating voter registration for sportsmen at the time they purchase their sportsmen’s licenses is one way to increase the number of registered sportsmen voters."

"With a current five-to-four conservative majority on the Court, it’s obvious the appointment of one or more liberal justices to the Court—something almost certain to happen if President Obama is re-elected—could swing all gun-rights decisions toward more restrictions."

"If you don’t participate in the process, it’s hard to complain about the results! You can bet the enemies of sportsmen will be well mobilized in November, and we should be, too."

"Recognize and increase our sporting traditions with any takings based on sustainability and solid values."

"To exercise a fundamental democratic right and responsibility; influence important conservation issues."

"All the complaining in the world won’t do any good unless we do something about things. And the one way we all have an equal voice is to vote!"

"Sportsmen and women comprise a small percentage of the electorate.  In order for our concerns and priorities to receive attention, we must register, vote, and demand representation on issues that are important to ourselves, our families, and our friends.  In the last few elections, sportsmen and women have been specifically courted by both political parties.  This fact is a testament to the recognition that we do register and vote in a higher proportion than other interest groups in the electorate."

"Because sportsmen and women can make a difference in who is elected to the House, Senate and the Presidency….and the conversation between the voters and the candidates needs to include conservation issues and funding priorities.  60 million votes are still very significant in America’s political landscape…and sportsmen and women are often very pragmatic and bipartisan in nature. Candidates need to hear from sportsmen and women and they need to know what is important to the sporting public.  If we don’t register, we can’t vote. And if we don’t vote, we aren’t much of a priority in the political process.  If hunting and fishing is considered a non-priority, we will lose out in the competition for attention and funding."