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[[Backcountry_Hunters_&_Anglers|Backcountry Hunters & Anglers]] seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Xu|first1=Daniel|title=Leaders of Conservation: BHA Executive Director Land Tawney|url=http://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2014/06/18/leaders-conservation-bha-executive-director-land-tawney/|website=Outdoor Hub|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>
[[Backcountry_Hunters_&_Anglers|Backcountry Hunters & Anglers]] seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Xu|first1=Daniel|title=Leaders of Conservation: BHA Executive Director Land Tawney|url=http://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2014/06/18/leaders-conservation-bha-executive-director-land-tawney/|website=Outdoor Hub|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>


As executive director, Tawney has expanded the organization to include 22 chapters across America and Canada. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Landers|first1=Rich|title=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane|url=http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/backcountry-hunters-anglers-rendezvous-in-spokane/article_85ed1387-6689-5911-b64a-2f64d1396376.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=Billings Gazette|date=March 3, 2015}}</ref>
As Executive Director, Tawney has expanded the organization to include 22 chapters across America and Canada. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Landers|first1=Rich|title=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane|url=http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/backcountry-hunters-anglers-rendezvous-in-spokane/article_85ed1387-6689-5911-b64a-2f64d1396376.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=Billings Gazette|date=March 3, 2015}}</ref>

==Political Activism==

Land Tawney is a liberal activist with a focus on environmental issues.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Levinson|first1=Alexis|title=Dem group runs ads for Montana Libertarian candidate in what appears to be attempt to split the vote|url=http://dailycaller.com/2012/10/29/dem-group-runs-ads-for-montana-libertarian-candidate-in-what-appears-to-be-attempt-to-split-the-vote/|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=The Daily Caller|date=October 29, 2012}}</ref> According to the ''NY Times'', in 2008, Tawney was an active member of Montana Sportsmen for Obama. <ref>{{cite news|title=They Get It|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/16/opinion/16egan.html?_r=0|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=The NY Times|date=July 16, 2008}}</ref>

Tawney served on Democrat Senator Jon Tester's sportsmen advisory panel. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Sullivan|first1=Peter|title=NRA endorsement up for grabs in Montana's Senate race|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/194691-nra-endorsement-up-for-grabs-in-key-senate-race|website=The Hill|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> Tawney was considered "an integral figure" in promoting Senator Tester's wilderness bill. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Rolen|first1=Phil|title=Left-Wing D.C. Political Firm Extends its Influence in Montana Democratic Politics|url=http://mediatrackers.org/montana/2013/06/12/left-wing-d-c-political-firm-extends-its-influence-in-montana-democratic-politics|website=Media trackers|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

Land Tawney is also the President of the Montana Hunters and Anglers Action political action committee. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Barker|first1=Kim|title=In Montana, Dark Money Helped Democrats Hold a Key Senate Seat|url=http://www.propublica.org/article/in-montana-dark-money-helped-democrats-hold-a-key-senate-seat|website=ProPublica|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> In 2012, the PAC launched attack ads against Republican Senate candidate Denny Rehberg. The PAC spent over $1,100,00 to defeat Rehberg in the Senate election. <ref>{{cite web|title=Montana Hunters & Anglers Leadership Fund|url=https://www.opensecrets.org/outsidespending/detail.php?cmte=C00493262&cycle=2012|website=Open Secrets|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Levinson|first1=Alexis|title=Dem group runs ads for Montana Libertarian candidate in what appears to be attempt to split the vote|url=http://dailycaller.com/2012/10/29/dem-group-runs-ads-for-montana-libertarian-candidate-in-what-appears-to-be-attempt-to-split-the-vote/|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=The Daily Caller|date=October 29, 2012}}</ref> A PBS Frontline special alleged the money was raised from a 501c4 that was managed out of a Washington, D.C. P.O. box with no physical address. <ref>{{cite web|title=Big Sky, Big Money|url=http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/government-elections-politics/big-sky-big-money/transcript-32/|website=PBS Frontline|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref>

Tawney's PAC also mailed to support Democratic State Representative Kendall Van Dyk.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Furshong|first1=Gabriel|title=Secretly funded Montana sportsmen dive into political fray|url=http://www.hcn.org/issues/44.9/secretly-funded-montana-sportsmen-dive-into-political-fray|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=High Country News|date=May 28, 2012}}</ref> The highly contested race became the most expensive legislative race in state history. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Furshong|first1=Gabriel|title=Secretly funded Montana sportsmen dive into political fray|url=http://www.hcn.org/issues/44.9/secretly-funded-montana-sportsmen-dive-into-political-fray|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=High Country News|date=May 28, 2012}}</ref>

==Controversy==

According to the ''Billings Gazette'', The Montana Hunters & Anglers PAC was the subject of controversy during the 2012 Senate Race between Democrat Jon Tester and Republican Denny Rehberg.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dennison|first1=Mike|title=Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/group-sympathetic-to-tester-drops-k-on-tv-ad-for/article_44197da9-b6d2-5e8a-ae05-7442aef0a45d.html|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=The Billings Gazette|date=October 26, 2012}}</ref>

Although Land Tawney had personally donated money to Senator Tester<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet the Libertarian Candidate Who Could Help Dems Hold the Senate|url=http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/10/dan-cox-montana-rehberg-tester|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=Mother Jones|date=November 2, 2012}}</ref>, Tawney's Montana Hunters and Anglers PAC chose to endorse libertarian candidate Dan Cox.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dennison|first1=Mike|title=Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/group-sympathetic-to-tester-drops-k-on-tv-ad-for/article_44197da9-b6d2-5e8a-ae05-7442aef0a45d.html|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=The Billings Gazette|date=October 26, 2012}}</ref> The PAC referred to Cox as "the real conservative"<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dennison|first1=Mike|title=Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/group-sympathetic-to-tester-drops-k-on-tv-ad-for/article_44197da9-b6d2-5e8a-ae05-7442aef0a45d.html|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=The Billings Gazette|date=October 26, 2012}}</ref> in the 2012 Senate race.<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet the Libertarian Candidate Who Could Help Dems Hold the Senate|url=http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/10/dan-cox-montana-rehberg-tester|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=Mother Jones|date=November 2, 2012}}</ref>

Denny Rehberg, the Republican opponent of Senator Tester and Dan Cox, issued a campaign statement accusing the Montana Hunters and Anglers PAC of trying to prop up the libertarian candidate in an attempt to siphon votes from Rehberg. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Dennison|first1=Mike|title=Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/group-sympathetic-to-tester-drops-k-on-tv-ad-for/article_44197da9-b6d2-5e8a-ae05-7442aef0a45d.html|accessdate=11 March 2015|publisher=The Billings Gazette|date=October 26, 2012}}</ref>

The incident led the Montana GOP to file an FEC complaint against the PAC alleging illegal and deceptive practices. <ref>{{cite web|title=MTGOP FILES FEC COMPLAINT AGAINST LCV, MCV & MT HUNTERS AND ANGLERS|url=http://www.mtgop.org/index.php/news/press-releases/168-mtgop-files-fec-complaint-against-lcv-mcv-a-mt-hunters-and-anglers.html|website=MT GOP|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:53, 11 March 2015

Land Tawney is the executive director of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers[1].

Background

Land Tawney received a B.S. in wildlife biology from the University of Montana in 2000.[1]

Prior to working at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Tawney worked for other conservation organizations including the National Wildlife Federation and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.[1]

Tawney resides in Missoula, Montana.[2]

Work at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters. [3]

As Executive Director, Tawney has expanded the organization to include 22 chapters across America and Canada. [4]

Political Activism

Land Tawney is a liberal activist with a focus on environmental issues.[5] According to the NY Times, in 2008, Tawney was an active member of Montana Sportsmen for Obama. [6]

Tawney served on Democrat Senator Jon Tester's sportsmen advisory panel. [7] Tawney was considered "an integral figure" in promoting Senator Tester's wilderness bill. [8]

Land Tawney is also the President of the Montana Hunters and Anglers Action political action committee. [9] In 2012, the PAC launched attack ads against Republican Senate candidate Denny Rehberg. The PAC spent over $1,100,00 to defeat Rehberg in the Senate election. [10][11] A PBS Frontline special alleged the money was raised from a 501c4 that was managed out of a Washington, D.C. P.O. box with no physical address. [12]

Tawney's PAC also mailed to support Democratic State Representative Kendall Van Dyk.[13] The highly contested race became the most expensive legislative race in state history. [14]

Controversy

According to the Billings Gazette, The Montana Hunters & Anglers PAC was the subject of controversy during the 2012 Senate Race between Democrat Jon Tester and Republican Denny Rehberg.[15]

Although Land Tawney had personally donated money to Senator Tester[16], Tawney's Montana Hunters and Anglers PAC chose to endorse libertarian candidate Dan Cox.[17] The PAC referred to Cox as "the real conservative"[18] in the 2012 Senate race.[19]

Denny Rehberg, the Republican opponent of Senator Tester and Dan Cox, issued a campaign statement accusing the Montana Hunters and Anglers PAC of trying to prop up the libertarian candidate in an attempt to siphon votes from Rehberg. [20]

The incident led the Montana GOP to file an FEC complaint against the PAC alleging illegal and deceptive practices. [21]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Who We Are". Backcountry Hunters& Anglers. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Hires new Executive Director". Angling Trade. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. ^ Xu, Daniel. "Leaders of Conservation: BHA Executive Director Land Tawney". Outdoor Hub. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  4. ^ Landers, Rich (March 3, 2015). "Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  5. ^ Levinson, Alexis (October 29, 2012). "Dem group runs ads for Montana Libertarian candidate in what appears to be attempt to split the vote". The Daily Caller. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  6. ^ "They Get It". The NY Times. July 16, 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  7. ^ Sullivan, Peter. "NRA endorsement up for grabs in Montana's Senate race". The Hill. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  8. ^ Rolen, Phil. "Left-Wing D.C. Political Firm Extends its Influence in Montana Democratic Politics". Media trackers. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  9. ^ Barker, Kim. "In Montana, Dark Money Helped Democrats Hold a Key Senate Seat". ProPublica. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Montana Hunters & Anglers Leadership Fund". Open Secrets. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  11. ^ Levinson, Alexis (October 29, 2012). "Dem group runs ads for Montana Libertarian candidate in what appears to be attempt to split the vote". The Daily Caller. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  12. ^ "Big Sky, Big Money". PBS Frontline. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  13. ^ Furshong, Gabriel (May 28, 2012). "Secretly funded Montana sportsmen dive into political fray". High Country News. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  14. ^ Furshong, Gabriel (May 28, 2012). "Secretly funded Montana sportsmen dive into political fray". High Country News. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  15. ^ Dennison, Mike (October 26, 2012). "Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  16. ^ "Meet the Libertarian Candidate Who Could Help Dems Hold the Senate". Mother Jones. November 2, 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  17. ^ Dennison, Mike (October 26, 2012). "Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  18. ^ Dennison, Mike (October 26, 2012). "Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  19. ^ "Meet the Libertarian Candidate Who Could Help Dems Hold the Senate". Mother Jones. November 2, 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  20. ^ Dennison, Mike (October 26, 2012). "Group sympathetic to Tester drops 500k on TV ad- for libertarian". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  21. ^ "MTGOP FILES FEC COMPLAINT AGAINST LCV, MCV & MT HUNTERS AND ANGLERS". MT GOP. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
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