New WDFW Director Named

[bigtex]

And the winner is....


Dr. James Unsworth


Current Deputy Director of Idaho Fish and Game

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Author

http://www.amazon.com/James-W.-Unsworth/e/B00JW5VRLA

[bigtex]

He's a wildlife guy. Rose thru Idaho's ranks in their game/wildlife division

[pianoman9701]

This appears to be great news for us and the wildlife.

[mfswallace]

Deputy Director James Unsworth

Jim Unsworth has spent 32 years in wildlife management before his current appointment, which he has held since 2008. He has held several management positions for Idaho Fish and Game, including wildlife bureau chief and state big game manager.

Unsworth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management from University of Idaho, a Master of Science degree in fish and wildlife management from Montana State University and a doctorate in forestry, wildlife and range sciences from the University of Idaho.

[jasnt]

This appears to be great news for us and the wildlife.

[jackelope]

Seems like great news.

[KFhunter]

wow!  I didn't see that coming!


This guy knows deer and elk, also seems to know ranching and wolf conflict.

[fair-chase]

wow!  I didn't see that coming

  No kidding. Just when you think WDFW couldn't get any stupider, they go and do something like this....and totally redeem themselves!    Ok, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself a little bit, but this appears to be good news.   

[Bob33]

Interview with him in 2009 regarding wolves:

http://idahoptv.org/outdoors/shows/wolvesinidaho/unsworth.cfm

[Elkaholic daWg]

wow!  I didn't see that coming

  No kidding. Just when you think WDFW couldn't get any stupider, they go and do something like this....and totally redeem themselves!    Ok, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself a little bit, but this appears to be good news.   

AND from what we have all witnessed THIS  agency needed fresh ideas from OUTSIDE of it's own upper management!  But I hope he is wolf saavy and not a Hugger. I read in  Bob's article that his information says a wolf is a wolf  so we will see.

[trophyhunt]

  I know nothing about this new guy but Thanks GOD it wasn't Cenci!!!  (there goes my special permits in the trash now)

[actionshooter]

wow, maybe the state got tired of loosing hunters and decided to do something about it.  Looking forward to some real management.

[KFhunter]

Interview with him in 2009 regarding wolves:

http://idahoptv.org/outdoors/shows/wolvesinidaho/unsworth.cfm

Thanks Bob33 

I like what he has to say even though it's dated.  I only wonder how he'll do in WA's political climate.

[pianoman9701]

Good article. I wonder if the ID director's hands are tied by the commission like they are here.  I hope he's able to bring some common sense to the table on this issue and on hoof disease. I'm looking forward to hearing his first statement.