westbranch
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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.
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(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.
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.
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