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July 2009 FYI

The Idaho Department of Agriculture has established inspection and washing stations at a number of Idaho locations during the past month. Idaho now requires every boat to pull over so workers can check for and clean off any potential infestations of invasive quaggra and zebra mussels before they enter Idaho waterways. Though the inspection stops are not yet being enforced, failing to stop at a station could come with stiff penalties under the state's invasive species act. Boaters who intentionally skip the inspection could face a misdemeanor charge and fines up to $3,000 or civil penalties of up to $10,000. According to officials, at this time most of the inspection sites are focusing on motorized boats coming into Idaho from out of state. IOGA is monitoring both the implementation of the invasive species sticker and the washing station routine. Recently, IOGA's Grant Simonds joined several private boaters in meeting with Parks and Recreation staff to recommend changes for 2010 in both ordering and placement of the required sticker, especially as it relates to non-motorized craft. Simonds is interested to continue to hear from members regarding implementation issues with either the sticker or washing station routines. Contact him at gsimonds@cableone.net.

 

 

IOGA and our national organization, AOA, are assisting Upper Main Salmon float/fish outfitters.  The Forest Service is seeking a total of $11,000 up front through cost recovery regulation from Upper Main outfitters before they begin NEPA work that is necessary for priority permit renewal. Consultation with NOAA Fisheries, another federal agency, is also a part of permit renewal process. IOGA and AOA have recommended alternatives to the Forest Service to reduce and/or eliminate cost recovery as it relates to the Upper Main Salmon situation. It remains to be seen whether we will be successful in this instance. Cost recovery is fast becoming a national phenomenon with permit renewal when agency hours exceed 50 hours per outfitter to renew permits. IOGA is also facilitating outfitter involvement in the Endangered Species Act consultation between the FS and NOAA Fisheries as it relates to permit renewal for not only the Upper Main Salmon outfitters but also Middle Fork Salmon float outfitters. The primary issues on both rivers are endangered fish including Chinook and steelhead and potential impacts of recreational activities of both outfitted and self-guided users. For more information contact Grant Simonds at gsimonds@cableone.net

 

Montana sets quota for wolf season at 75 with fall seasons. Idaho expected to act in August regarding  quotas Presently, the wolves of Montana and Idaho remain off the endangered species list and their management is a state matter. However, it is not known whether in fact there will actually be a wolf season in either state this fall due to potential summer action on lawsuits, especially the one recently filed by 13 animal rights groups. Previously, Idaho established a season structure which includes extended seasons in zones where wolf predation has proven to be detrimental. Wolves remain the only unmanaged big game animal in the northern Rocky Mountains. For more on the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks action see including the current lawsuits, see

http://www.helenair.com/articles/2009/07/09/top/60st_090709_wolves.txt

 

Safari Club International Granted Intervention Status in Defense of Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Delisting. SCI has been granted permission to intervene in defense of the delisting of Montana and Idaho's wolves.  The challenge to the delisting was filed in federal court in Montana on June 2nd by animal rights groups. This marks the seventh case in which SCI has participated to defend the delisting of recovered gray wolves. Note: The State of Idaho will also be an intervener.

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting in McCall on July 22-24 will consider proposed changes to big game and upland game rules, including changes to controlled hunts, archery and short-range equipment, bear identification, ATV rules, hides and sale of animal parts, senior turkey hunts, use of dogs, salt as bait, and reclassifying grizzly bears. Members of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board will also be discussing with the Commission progress toward establishing a joint process in considering future opportunities on private land as well as upland game and waterfowl. The Commission will also be consider nonresident deer and elk tag quotas and nonresident deer and elk tag outfitter set-aside. No changes have been recommended for either deer and elk tag outfitter set-aside (not to be confused with allocated tags in restricted zones) nor the total number of nonresident general deer and elk tags. 2009 nonresident deer and elk tag sales are lagging 25 to 30 percent. For a complete meeting agenda see http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/about/commission/09agenda/july/

Welcome to New Members

 

Bryan Moses

            Drybuck Mountain Adventure Inc.

            5121 Hwy 52 #1

            Horseshoe Bend ID  83629

            208.949.9229

            bryan.moses@yahoo.com

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