Post by: grade-creek-rd on January 27, 2020, 08:23:03 AM
WDFW had a game warden to answer questions as well as two or three (depending on time of day) office workers handing out brochures on various "living with wildlife" (in the backyard, such as blue jays and stuff), Fish Washington info/stickers, and other propaganda about wildlife watching and such...basically, very little hunting/fishing and mostly just a vague PR booth. Hardly anybody stopping by.
IDFG: easy to read one page info flyers on various hunting seasons, how IDFG season's and licenses work, including info on the Youth Mentor tags, hunting regs (all seasons), fishing regs...oh, and a lady who is a license specialist and selling non-resident licenses!!!! Yup, I bought my license and tags, and she thought I didn't know my fishing dates yet (you get 3 days of fishing with a hunting license) and when my license printed out I told her I did know the dates and she reprinted it! (free)...then I asked her about my son and the NR youth mentored license...she said all I needed was his SSN and either his Hunters Ed card or a WA license. I went back the next day and got his NR youth license and deer tag (deer tag was $23.75!!!!). She knew all of the seasons, appropriate tags/licenses needed, etc. Excellent Customer Service!!!! I also saved the 3% "on-line fee" and didn't have to worry about printing out my hunting license (a one time shot on-line and if you don't do it then they charge you $10 to mail you one).
My thoughts...if you're going to have a booth at a Hunting and Fishing exposition then make it oriented to hunters and anglers...once again WDFW dropped the ball and IDFG hit a home run. Oh, and there was a line each time I walked by the IDFG booth...answering questions about hunts. They knew their stuff!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on January 27, 2020, 08:32:57 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 27, 2020, 08:36:47 AM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on January 27, 2020, 08:39:04 AM
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Post by: 2MANY on January 27, 2020, 09:19:43 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 27, 2020, 09:20:28 AM
Damn Karl...I didn't think of that!!!! Actually, I am not sure of my plans for 3 years out...99% likely I'll be in Idaho each of those years, but also there is a chance that maybe I'll venture to somewhere else...I know crappy excuse...also, isn't the 3 year license just for the license cost and not the tags and if I remember right it's the tags that are taking the biggest jump next year.correct but youth pricing is taking the biggest jump. I think of it as a wise financial decision in a weird round about way. Plus I can use the excuse "but honey, we already bought the kids their licenses! We'd be throwing away money if we didn't go to Idaho!" :chuckle:
Grade
Post by: 2MANY on January 27, 2020, 09:32:30 AM
Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
My point was IDFG is recruiting non res when they know what is coming.
Book it.
Post by: grade-creek-rd on January 27, 2020, 09:39:30 AM
Grade
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 27, 2020, 09:48:09 AM
with the insane influx of new residents, it's kind of inevitable.Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
My point was IDFG is recruiting non res when they know what is coming.
Book it.
Post by: Stein on January 27, 2020, 12:09:03 PM
The other states I hunt are similar, more than helpful where WDFW seems to want you to buy a bunch of stuff and then be as unsuccessful as possible.
Post by: one shot kill on January 27, 2020, 12:18:42 PM
A bit off topic, but I just got back from WY and was talking with their F&G office and wardens daily. The difference in attitude couldn't be overstated, they really cared and bent over backwards to help me.
Here in Washington they prefer that we bend over and I don’t mean backwards.
Post by: 2MANY on January 27, 2020, 01:46:33 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 27, 2020, 01:48:00 PM
:dunno:
Post by: idahohuntr on January 27, 2020, 01:50:51 PM
My thoughts...if you're going to have a booth at a Hunting and Fishing exposition then make it oriented to hunters and anglers...once again WDFW dropped the ball and IDFG hit a home run. Oh, and there was a line each time I walked by the IDFG booth...answering questions about hunts. They knew their stuff!Completely agree...this simple example really shows just how clueless leadership and management of WDFW is...they are just completely out of touch with their base. IDFG...never met a manager or senior leader who wasn't a die-hard hunter and angler who knows the in's and out's of all facets of hunting and fishing in their state...as you mention, right down to the ladies working the front desk selling licenses...most know those regs inside and out. I don't agree with every decision IDFG has made, but I never doubt their understanding of their base...us hunters and anglers who fund them!
Grade
Post by: follow maggie on January 27, 2020, 02:47:47 PM
I really enjoyed the show, I'll miss it when I don't live here, anymore.
Post by: buckfvr on January 27, 2020, 02:49:33 PM
A bit off topic, but I just got back from WY and was talking with their F&G office and wardens daily. The difference in attitude couldn't be overstated, they really cared and bent over backwards to help me.
Here in Washington they prefer that we bend over and I don’t mean backwards.
Game WARDENS in Id, Wy, and Mont.........Special Forces Narco Gorrilla Commandos here in wa.
Post by: WoolyRunner on January 27, 2020, 08:28:23 PM
Post by: JoeE on January 27, 2020, 08:43:01 PM
Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
What are the proposed changes?
Post by: actionshooter on January 27, 2020, 09:17:10 PM
I'm sure there is more too it, but I caught a rumor that all of the draw tags would be going to a 10% non-resident cap... That and price increases.Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
What are the proposed changes?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 27, 2020, 09:27:46 PM
I've also heard that general deer tags will go to a zones system like the elk tagsI'm sure there is more too it, but I caught a rumor that all of the draw tags would be going to a 10% non-resident cap... That and price increases.Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
What are the proposed changes?
Post by: huntnnw on January 27, 2020, 09:46:15 PM
I'm sure there is more too it, but I caught a rumor that all of the draw tags would be going to a 10% non-resident cap... That and price increases.Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
What are the proposed changes?
all non resident to a 10% cap?? that already exist and has for a long time
Post by: huntnnw on January 27, 2020, 09:48:02 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on January 27, 2020, 10:17:07 PM
Dont bring up wolf management to the IDFG.. I got into a heated discussion with them at the Sheep show and had to listen to lie after lie till I just stop talking after I heard enough crap and walked off.What were the issues? They've always been pretty aggressive on wolf harvest from my perspective. For example, their website lists 9 new wolf hunting proposals...every one of them is a proposal to extend wolf hunting and wolf trapping (including allowing use of snares in some areas) :dunno:
Post by: MonstroMuley on January 27, 2020, 10:22:14 PM
Said currently there are No Positive Big Game CWD Test Results in Idaho.
However, expecting first positive test result within the next year...
it is on their door-step with surrounding MT, UT and WY documented CWD cases and they know it.
Great discussion and education on how to properly process your game to prevent disease spread of the contagious protein. Don't bury "boned out" carcass/skulls … place in garbage bags and take to land fill. Bit of a Challenge for Back-Country Hunters …Eh?
IDFG Regional Offices will pull game head lymph nodes and test for Free.
Approximately 1 Month turn around for test results. If your game tests positive
unfortunately the season almost over and will not get replacement tag or voucher
for replacement tag following season (I had to ask...).
Recommended Not to Eat Game with positive test results (D'oh!) … but, noted that Wisconsin residents have been living with and likely consuming CWD Deer for years ...
They also wanted to make hunters traveling through Idaho from surrounding Documented CWD States aware of their Carcass Transport Rules:
Out-of-State Carcass Import Ban (Note the "Exceptions")
https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd/laws
Chronic Wasting Disease Status in Idaho
https://idfg.idaho.gov/cwd
Post by: huntnnw on January 27, 2020, 10:26:15 PM
Post by: actionshooter on January 28, 2020, 07:22:52 PM
I'm sure there is more too it, but I caught a rumor that all of the draw tags would be going to a 10% non-resident cap... That and price increases.Actually it's humorous since they will be cutting non resident hunter numbers for 2021.
What are the proposed changes?
all non resident to a 10% cap?? that already exist and has for a long time
Nope... the unlimited draw tags are/were.... unlimited, no NR cap except for Frank Church which became capped 2 years ago
Post by: huntnnw on January 28, 2020, 11:07:45 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 29, 2020, 09:36:21 AM
Post by: 2MANY on January 29, 2020, 09:48:56 AM
Wont see an actual change until 2021.
Post by: actionshooter on January 29, 2020, 05:59:15 PM
there are not alot of unlimited NR areas in ID in comparison to the the draw tags.That's true, but I always considered them a better option than a regular OTC tag and I never had to worry about not getting one.
Post by: Bango skank on January 29, 2020, 06:46:25 PM
Post by: wheels on January 30, 2020, 04:48:42 PM
Post by: ballpark on January 31, 2020, 07:35:30 AM
I really don't see what the big deal is...my Idaho hunts always end in disappointment as I'm heading home after only a few hours in the field :dunno:
Insert sarcasm here :chuckle:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 31, 2020, 08:00:54 AM
I really don't see what the big deal is...my Idaho hunts always end in disappointment as I'm heading home after only a few hours in the field :dunno:
Really need to keep some key information off the internet................ :chuckle:
Post by: 7mmfan on January 31, 2020, 08:06:39 AM
Theyre not planning on reducing the number of non resident general deer tags are they?
They may. The way the bill is written it leaves a lot of options open to them. There is talk of making deer a zone tag similar to how the elk tags are handled currently. This would allow them to limit sales of deer tags to no more than 10% of what the reported hunter participation number in that zone is or something along those lines. Could dramatically cut back on tags in some areas.
Post by: meatwhack on January 31, 2020, 04:00:19 PM