Josh Kuntz
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Based on feedback and requests from sportsmen, Idaho BHA and Idaho Wildlife Federation have created a petition to make sure your voice gets heard if you oppose increasing the number of auction tags in Idaho. This petition will get submitted to the Idaho Legislature and the Idaho Fish & Game Commission.
https://secure.everyaction.com/chrq-nnJgEe45AT4GYfqKQ2
Please feel free to share this petition via email or social media if you are so inclined. This an issue for Non-Residents as well, as it is my understanding that auction tags would be taken from the non-resident pool of tags.
Background Info
IDFG commission has a meeting on January 25th in Boise and will hear public testimony on any issue
The Idaho Legislature starts its session on January 9th. There will be various hearings and opportunities for public comment.
The Idaho Fish & Game currently offers 1 auction tag, which is for bighorn sheep and goes to the highest bidder. The IDFG commission has the authority to offer up to 12 auction tags for big game species. The IDFG has never increased the allocation beyond the current level of 1 tag.
In 2016, one IDFG commissioner brought up the idea of increasing the number of auction tags to 5, one for elk, deer, moose, sheep, goat. The idea received strong opposition from hunters during the public testimony meetings. The IDFG commission never turned the idea into formal motion, therefore no changes were made.
In 2016, the Idaho Legislature considered a bill that would have changed the language regarding Auction Tags that would have mandated (required) the IDFG allocate all 12 auction tags. The bill never gained enough traction to come up for an official vote.
In 2017, it is expected that the Idaho Legislature will be considering a new bill that mandates 12 Auction Tags and 12 Raffle Tags. There would be no limit on how many raffle tags an individual could buy, therefore giving those with greater financial means the ability to increase their odds with no limit.
My understanding is that a paid lobbyist is pushing the Auction Tag legislation.
In 2010, legislation was passed that now allows the Idaho Legislature to have greater influence on the IDFG, such as mandating auction tags.
The same small group of legislatures and wealthy donors have been supporting all of the bills mentioned.
There is a long and controversial history regarding two IDFG commissioners being removed from the commission. There are other Hunt Talk threads regarding emails and opinions from Doug Sayer (auction tag proponent) to the Governor's office and his influence/involvement with lobbyists and legislatures that are pushing the auction tags.
https://secure.everyaction.com/chrq-nnJgEe45AT4GYfqKQ2
Please feel free to share this petition via email or social media if you are so inclined. This an issue for Non-Residents as well, as it is my understanding that auction tags would be taken from the non-resident pool of tags.
Background Info
IDFG commission has a meeting on January 25th in Boise and will hear public testimony on any issue
The Idaho Legislature starts its session on January 9th. There will be various hearings and opportunities for public comment.
The Idaho Fish & Game currently offers 1 auction tag, which is for bighorn sheep and goes to the highest bidder. The IDFG commission has the authority to offer up to 12 auction tags for big game species. The IDFG has never increased the allocation beyond the current level of 1 tag.
In 2016, one IDFG commissioner brought up the idea of increasing the number of auction tags to 5, one for elk, deer, moose, sheep, goat. The idea received strong opposition from hunters during the public testimony meetings. The IDFG commission never turned the idea into formal motion, therefore no changes were made.
In 2016, the Idaho Legislature considered a bill that would have changed the language regarding Auction Tags that would have mandated (required) the IDFG allocate all 12 auction tags. The bill never gained enough traction to come up for an official vote.
In 2017, it is expected that the Idaho Legislature will be considering a new bill that mandates 12 Auction Tags and 12 Raffle Tags. There would be no limit on how many raffle tags an individual could buy, therefore giving those with greater financial means the ability to increase their odds with no limit.
My understanding is that a paid lobbyist is pushing the Auction Tag legislation.
In 2010, legislation was passed that now allows the Idaho Legislature to have greater influence on the IDFG, such as mandating auction tags.
The same small group of legislatures and wealthy donors have been supporting all of the bills mentioned.
There is a long and controversial history regarding two IDFG commissioners being removed from the commission. There are other Hunt Talk threads regarding emails and opinions from Doug Sayer (auction tag proponent) to the Governor's office and his influence/involvement with lobbyists and legislatures that are pushing the auction tags.
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