I see nothing in the regs about the proposed ban on trail cameras? It was supposed to be taken up at the December meeting. Anyone here what the outcome was on this....?
(3) Article 3 Update
Field Operations Assistant Director Craig McMullen provided a summary and discussion on proposed changes to the definitions for Developed Water Source and Point Source Water found in Article 3. The proposed definition for Developed Water Source is: Developed water source means any man-made structure or receptacle, whether developed or placed, that collects or stores water with the primary purpose of providing water to wildlife or livestock. The use of and definition of Point Source Water will be discontinued. The proposed rule language will be as follows: A person shall not use any trail camera for the purpose of taking or aiding in the take of wildlife within one-fourth mile (440 yards) of the outer perimeter of a developed water source. The proposed language is clear, concise, and enforceable. Man-made structures/receptacles are strategically placed for wildlife use and are more accessible to the public, which perpetuates the use of trail cameras on those structures/receptacles resulting in fair chase issues and increased conflict with the public. The Department will be presenting this and other proposed Article 3 recommendations for the purpose of discussion only at the December Commission meeting.