Idaho Big 3 tags for outfitters

[westbranch]

Hopefully this doesn't make it far. Not sure how someone would think this is a good idea.


(10) Opportunity for Additional Tag -Outfitters Having Filled a Wolf Tag. The commission shall prescribe by rule the manner and conditions of issuing and using the tags authorized under this subsection. The commission shall provide the opportunity to purchase an additional bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or moose tag to any outfitter that fills a wolf tag in the course of outfitting. Tags will be issued for the same unit where the wolf was taken. The provisions of this subsection shall be valid provided wolves are not on the endangered or threatened species list. Provided, however, the commission shall determine whether wolf, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or moose populations are sufficient to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

ID - S1340

Amends existing law to provide that certain outfitters shall be provided the opportunity to purchase an additional bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or moose tag.

www.billtrack50.com

New Idaho Bill Gives Away Rare Hunting Tags — Idaho Wildlife Federation

Sen. Okuniewicz (R-Hayden) wants to give a sheep, goat, or moose tag to outfitters that kill a single wolf - a shocking dismissal of the precarious populations of these game species, their value to Idahoans, and dwindling hunting opportunity for residents.

idahowildlife.org

 

[TheTone]

What a weird, stupid idea

 

[Elktrack]

Stupid is an understatement!

 

[Elktrack]

Sad part is the legislators that have the final word are the ones proposing these crazy things. Wouldn’t surprise me if one of his relatives is an outfitter.

 

[cgasner1]

For a sheep tag I’ll come kill a wolf

 

[Letthemgrow]

Is that picture . . .

 

[fowladdict]

ya'll didn't scroll down far enough. @JohnCushman

 

[BAKPAKR]

I didn’t realize the outfitter lobby had such pull in Idaho. This idea is ridiculous.

 

[Dave N]

He's famous!

 

[Visiting Hunter]

Ouch, that's a pretty wild idea.

 

[BAKPAKR]

The fiscal note will make all of you feel better.

 

[JohnCushman]

He's famous!

I'm famous!!! And not even for breaking the law

 

[Red Fox]

I would hunt like crazy and fill a dozen wolf tags for a guaranteed sheep tag.

 

[Trial153]

I isn’t know outfitters could purchase big three tags in the first place so how could purchase “ additional “ tags?

More tags on the free market, count me in….

 

[BAKPAKR]

I isn’t know outfitters could purchase big three tags in the first place so how could purchase “ additional “ tags?

Only Doug knows…

 

[Trial153]

Only Doug knows…

I Remember there being a set aside for elk tags but I don’t recall any others, deer maybe? Big three…..strange

 

[Elkmagnet]

The lack of shame in politics is the only reason this bill exists.

 

[fowladdict]

I'm famous!!! And not even for breaking the law

Certainly a law is being broken for too much sexiness!

 

[BigHornRam]

We are so #@)(*%*!

 

[Hem]

There are some good people in Idaho, but, man...