Idaho F&G Proposal-Outlaw Trail Cameras

[singleshot12]

Yeah I remember missing one like that near north port when I was a kid.Still haunts me today

[HunterofWA]

Quick grab your gun and go!!..........just kidding

[lord grizzly]

https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/fish-and-game-seeks-comments-several-proposed-rule-changes

couple good ones to get behind here. for sure be getting my comments

[Machias]

https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/fish-and-game-seeks-comments-several-proposed-rule-changes

couple good ones to get behind here. for sure be getting my comments

Thanks for posting the link.

[luvmystang67]

When responding to the proposal, I just thought of the biggest thing they should be concerned about.

Idaho is expensive for out-of-staters.  I've never seen large animals there in person.  I have seen large animals on my game cameras.  If not for game cameras, I would probably not continue hunting Idaho.  Seriously.  We don't see that many animals, the only reason I know the quality of animal that is available where I hunt is by camera, and it keeps me coming back to try for more.

The communication bit, that's just ridiculous.  They should ban binos and scopes instead...

[idaho guy]

those bucks are awesome thanks for posting

[lord grizzly]

When responding to the proposal, I just thought of the biggest thing they should be concerned about.

Idaho is expensive for out-of-staters.  I've never seen large animals there in person.  I have seen large animals on my game cameras.  If not for game cameras, I would probably not continue hunting Idaho.  Seriously.  We don't see that many animals, the only reason I know the quality of animal that is available where I hunt is by camera, and it keeps me coming back to try for more.

The communication bit, that's just ridiculous.  They should ban binos and scopes instead...

Well now I support the ban even more!!

[luvmystang67]

When responding to the proposal, I just thought of the biggest thing they should be concerned about.

Idaho is expensive for out-of-staters.  I've never seen large animals there in person.  I have seen large animals on my game cameras.  If not for game cameras, I would probably not continue hunting Idaho.  Seriously.  We don't see that many animals, the only reason I know the quality of animal that is available where I hunt is by camera, and it keeps me coming back to try for more.

The communication bit, that's just ridiculous.  They should ban binos and scopes instead...

Well now I support the ban even more!!

haha, I mean you can say that, but there's no denying the impact of non residents paying 10x more for tags.  Its not like we have higher success rates, we just pay a ton more money.  We help keep tag fees low for residents.

[Wacenturion]

When responding to the proposal, I just thought of the biggest thing they should be concerned about.

Idaho is expensive for out-of-staters.  I've never seen large animals there in person.  I have seen large animals on my game cameras.  If not for game cameras, I would probably not continue hunting Idaho.  Seriously.  We don't see that many animals, the only reason I know the quality of animal that is available where I hunt is by camera, and it keeps me coming back to try for more.

The communication bit, that's just ridiculous.  They should ban binos and scopes instead...

Well now I support the ban even more!!

haha, I mean you can say that, but there's no denying the impact of non residents paying 10x more for tags.  Its not like we have higher success rates, we just pay a ton more money.  We help keep tag fees low for residents.

I remember as a young man pursuing my wildlife/fisheries degree at the University of Idaho in the early 70's, that non resident revenues in the Idaho F&G budget accounted for about 72% of the total.  Fast forward to an article (link below) in 2013 that shows that the income from non residents has decreased further to about an even 50-50 breakdown.  Idaho, a state with a low population and dependent on non resident fees.  Be careful what you wish for when it comes to fee increases or policy changes that affect opportunity..

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2013/jan/29/drop-sales-hunting-fishing-licenses-non-residents-crimps-revenue-idaho-fish-game/

[JimmyHoffa]

Guess everyone will just have to move to Idaho then and become residents. 

[lord grizzly]

Guess everyone will just have to move to Idaho then and become residents. 

nah you don't want to come here. cant even use trail cams. stay in Washington its way better

[Machias]

Guess everyone will just have to move to Idaho then and become residents. 

nah you don't want to come here. cant even use trail cams. stay in Washington its way better

 

I had an Idaho resident let me know what they thought about trail cameras.  Had a bear take my camera down, which wasn't the bad part, somehow it was able to remove, and chew into tiny pieces, my SD card.  Seriously bummed me out.  3 hour drive one way and it was out for 2 months.  I was so excited to get the photos....

[Wacenturion]

Guess everyone will just have to move to Idaho then and become residents. 

nah you don't want to come here. cant even use trail cams. stay in Washington its way better

 

I had an Idaho resident let me know what they thought about trail cameras.  Had a bear take my camera down, which wasn't the bad part, somehow it was able to remove, and chew into tiny pieces, my SD card.  Seriously bummed me out.  3 hour drive one way and it was out for 2 months.  I was so excited to get the photos....

What was that Yogi thing...."smarter than the average bear".   

[Wacenturion]

Guess everyone will just have to move to Idaho then and become residents. 

nah you don't want to come here. cant even use trail cams. stay in Washington its way better

 

I had an Idaho resident let me know what they thought about trail cameras.  Had a bear take my camera down, which wasn't the bad part, somehow it was able to remove, and chew into tiny pieces, my SD card.  Seriously bummed me out.  3 hour drive one way and it was out for 2 months.  I was so excited to get the photos....

That sucks.....I'm hoping it wasn't one of your Spartan cameras.  Sounds like it may have been from your description....sorry to hear that.

[G-S]

Since I live a block away from a regional f&g office I'm going to go talk with them and not be very supportive of losing the use of my trail camera's but am going to be very supportive of the no electronic communications law.