Paul in Idaho
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Just saw this article: http://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article53645135.html
I think this makes sense. Just 5 days of helicopter flights during the winter will not, in my opinion, degrade the wilderness quality. 60 new GPS collars on elk could provide a lot of valuable new information.
My decision is based on careful consideration that included analysis of information provided by a variety of public interests. In the end, I decided to authorize the limited use of helicopters by IDFG for monitoring elk in The Frank. While the use of mechanical transport, motorized equipment and aircraft landing are prohibited in wilderness, rare exceptions can be made. In this case, I am convinced that helicopter use is warranted for purposes of wilderness administration in this case.
Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article53645135.html#storylink=cpy
I think this makes sense. Just 5 days of helicopter flights during the winter will not, in my opinion, degrade the wilderness quality. 60 new GPS collars on elk could provide a lot of valuable new information.