back January 6, 2005   Ryan Named Vice-Chairman of Sportsmen’s Caucus Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan today announced that he has been named a vice-chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus.  Two hundred ninety-six Members of the House and Senate currently belong to this bipartisan caucus, which works to protect the rights of America’s hunters, anglers, and trappers and promote wildlife habitat conservation.   Ryan, a gun and bow hunter and an avid outdoorsman, made the following statement about his selection as part of the caucus’ leadership for the 109th Congress:  “I’m honored to be named a vice-chair of the Sportsmen’s Caucus.  I love to hunt, fish and spend time outdoors, and I know Wisconsinites share this passion.  It will be a privilege to work to protect their rights and the wildlife habitat we all enjoy as a leader of this caucus.”   Print Contact: Kate Matus (202) 226-7326