Schedule for March 2010
Best viewed with Internet Explorer
|
|
|
F&G Commission:Open Letter to Hunters and Idahoans - Sunday, September 05, 2010
Wildlife managers and biologists agree that the wolf population in Idaho recovered years ago, and that wolf numbers now need to be controlled to reduce conflicts with people and wildlife.
The recent court decision bypassed science and put Idaho wolves back under the protection of the Endangered Species Act based on a legal technicality. Now we must deal with a difficult situation.
The Endangered Species Act severely limits Idaho’s abilities to manage wolves, and it is tempting to turn wolf management over to the federal government until wolves can be delisted again. But U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have told us they wouldn’t manage wolves to protect Idaho elk herds, and they don’t share our motivation to protect the interests of our ranchers, pet owners, hunters and rural communities.
We looked carefully at our options and potential consequences. We decided that as long as we are making a difference, we must stay engaged in wolf management to protect Idaho’s interests and rights. Only as a last resort will we leave the fate of Idaho residents and wildlife entirely in the hands of the federal government. (full story)
|
Wolves Back on Endangered Species List - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Federal Judge Rules Against FWS and State Management
The Northern Rocky Mountain wolves are again listed as Endangered Species after a recent federal court ruling, thus stopping management plans that included hunting seasons in Idaho and Montana. (full story)
|
Idaho Fish & Game Bonus Points Cost Clarified - Thursday, June 24, 2010
NONE
Bonus Point Cost Clarified
Idaho Fish and Game has proposed a bonus point system for its controlled hunt drawings, but the cost may be unclear.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider the proposed system at its July meeting in Kellogg. If adopted it would increase the cost of applying for a controlled hunt for hunters who participate in the program.
Hunters have several options. They can decline to participate by opting out when they apply for a controlled hunt. Or they can buy a bonus point when they apply for a hunt. Right now it costs a resident hunter $6.25, or $14.75 for nonresidents, to apply for controlled hunts for deer, elk, pronghorn or black bear, turkey, moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goat.
With a bonus point it would cost $6.25 plus the application fee for a total of $12.50 for residents, or $21 for nonresidents. Hunters who are not interested in a controlled hunt would still have to pay the $6.25 or $14.75 application fee if they want to buy a bonus point that year.
The bonus point system, if adopted, would increase the number of chances a hunter would have in a controlled hunt drawing. The chances would increase progressively as the hunter accumulates points over the years. (full story)
|
Bonus Point System in Idaho - Thursday, June 24, 2010
Guys,
Please take a look at the Bonus Point system that is being proposed by the Idaho F&G. It is a very harmful system that will NOT benefit sportsmen in any way, and is just a money-grab at best. With 45,411 1st choice applicants for elk alone last year, F&G is proposing to allow everyone to purchase a bonus point for EVERY species every year...meaning all 45,000+ elk applicants would be able to buy a point for sheep, one for goat, one for moose, etc. With only 46 Mountain Goat tags in the state, it should be fairly obvious what this will do to draw odds.
I have attached a very rough draft for a Bonus Point Proposal which we will be submitting to F&G next week. Please either read it at Elk101.com and make comments/suggestions there, or read what is attached in this e-mail and respond via e-mail with any suggestions. If a bonus point system is going to be implemented against the wish of the majority of sportsmen, let's at least have a voice in how it should operate.
Please forward this to anyone you know who might be interested!
Many thanks,
Corey (full story)
|
Fish & Game Seeks Public Comment on Big Game Rules - Monday, June 07, 2010
Idaho Fish and Game will be gathering public comments on several proposed new rules.
Fish and Game plans a series of regional public open house meetings between June 14 and June 25 to gather public comments on a list of proposed rules. The dates and locations of the meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.
Comments are being sought in four general areas. (full story)
|
Site News and Archive
|
|
Recipe's are now available. click this image or look in the Features menu.
|
 
Online Flyer List
Keep track of your home movie library with Arrow Movie Library - Beta
Release now available! |
by 4 users Comments: ( 0 )
