Increased Sportsmen's Access with HB 122

[Heyjbales]

HB 122 just made it through first reading of the House, but still has a long row to hoe to become a reality.

It increases the Conservation Stamp by $9 to create consistent funding for the AccessYES! program - the thing that administers Walk In Areas and Hunter Management Areas.

Check 'er out and get a hold of Senators if you want to see some more hunter access in Wyoming (especially the Eastern side of the state).

New Bill Poised To Increase Sportsmen Access - Wyoming Wildlife Federation

Wyoming hunters and anglers are frustrated. They are running low on access to quality hunting and fishing on private and landlocked public lands. Access to

wyomingwildlife.org

 

[Jbotto]

Rep Greear says he’s only in support of this if it’s voluntary.

 

[Heyjbales]

Rep Greear says he’s only in support of this if it’s voluntary.

Which is currently how it's funded.

He's anti-fee, which I am on principle, too. But the Federation surveyed members and 75% would be happy to pay the increase for access. 24% said they wanted more info. Only 1 person said no. It seems like it's a worthy increase.

 

[rwc101]

Funds wildlife crossings, too.

 

[Heyjbales]

Funds wildlife crossings, too.

Gotta love that!

 

[wytex]

All for it but I have a lifetime CS so it would not affect me.

 

[Heyjbales]

SHE PASSED!

Good things to come for Wyo Access.

 

[WyoDoug]

Signed into law last week.

New legislation opens up inaccessible federal and state lands in Wyoming

HB 122 creates funding to develop access agreements for private or land-locked lands

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