SB 5078 Would Require WDFW to Reimburse Agencies Responding to Elk Collisions

[CAMPMEAT]

How many elk/vehicle crashes are there per year that are reported state wide ?

How many DV instances are reported per year state wide ?

[huntnphool]

Personally, I have no problem with part two.

However, I have major concerns with part 1. The bill does not provide WDFW with any additional funding for these reimbursements, the agency would essentially have to pay the bills out of their existing funds. Additionally, responding to accidents is part of an agency's duty in my view.

 The state is looking to cover its shortfalls with the coffers filled by sportsman because they have overspent all their surplus monies in other areas.......pathetic.

[wolfbait]

WDFW will probably release more wolves in those areas with elk problems. No more problem.

[Skyvalhunter]

Its ok they will just give out more elk special permits. No Elk, No Problem

[bigtex]

A companion House Bill has been introduced, HB 1726, sponsored by Reps Koster, Stanford, Dent, Irwin, McDonald, Hayes,
Short, and Pettigrew.

Additionally, the bi-partisan legislative office has completed it's 'fiscal note' (how much will this bill cost) for these bills. They believe these bills will cost WDFW about $500,000 in reimbursing law enforcement, ems, and DOT services. Yes that money would come from the wildlife fund, aka your license fees.

[PLUVIUSWAPITI]

Just for Info, most insurance companies have what they call an emergency response that is tied to your automobile policy, most of these will cover up to $5000.00  for this type of response from Fire Departments or EMS. This includes for fuel spills, extrication from vehicle and vehicle fires. My department has been collecting this money for the last three years, we have a secondary billing company that takes a small cut for doing the billing.

[JLS]

WDFW will probably release more wolves in those areas with elk problems. No more problem.

Fire up the Schwann's truck eh?