“Shoot a wolf, outfitter gets a MSG tag” bill 😡

[BAKPAKR]

@westbranch posted this on the Idaho forum but I thought it might get more exposure here. This bill stinks about as much as the bull in the Utah video posted by @Greenhorn. I have been asking all of my Idaho friends to contact their senator about this. Unfortunately, for many of them, that senator is Okuniewicz.

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

Here is the link to the thread by @westbranch:

Idaho Big 3 tags for outfitters

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...

www.hunttalk.com

You might want to check out the fiscal note:

 

[ismith]

Do Idaho outfitters really need more incentive to kill wolves? WTF is wrong with these political hacks?

 

[Forkyfinder]

Do Idaho outfitters really need more incentive to kill wolves? WTF is wrong with these political hacks?

Must have looked at the draw odds and figured a way to get a license...

 

[westbranch]

I started an email to Doug. I am sure his inbox is getting blown up.

 

[cgasner1]

I don’t get why anyone who kills a wolf wouldn’t go in for a draw if you wanted to do that why only outfitters

 

[HappyCamper]

How about me as a NR gets one of each of those tags if I shoot a wolf?! but in all seriousness how dumb… this guy have a close screw?

 

[BackofBeyond]

Sent an e-mail to Doug, and my senator. Also sent the link to everyone back home that will write an e-mail.