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Thought you all might like to see what Senator Hatch (UT) sent me in reply to my letter to him about this USO vs Arizona non- res. permit thing here's what he said.
"Thank you for writing to express you concerns about a recent court ruling that found the State of Arizona's cap on ceratin nonresident hunting permits to be unconstitutional. I appreciate your comments and welcome the opportunity to respond.
As you know, the Arizona Game and Fish Department placed a 10 percent cap on nonresident hunting permits on bull elk and some antlered deer. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the cap violates the Constitution's protection's for interstate commerce. It is my understanding that the State of Arizona is still trying to resolve the issue in the Court.
I share your concerns about this decision. Traditionally, state governements have maintained the principal responsibility for regulating hunting activities within their boundaries. I continue to believe that the state legislators and regulators should establish hunting regulations. Additionally, hunting is primarily a recreational sport, and I believe that the Ninth Circuit's decision inappropriately claims that these hunting regulations relate to interstate commerce. As a Untied States Senator, I am limited in my ability to intervene in the courts. Rest assured, however, that I will continue to monitor this situation to determine whether congressional oversight or action is needed.
Again, thank you for bringing your views to my attention."
I had contacted Senator Hatch because it concerns me that again Federal Court has jumped at the chance to meddle in State affairs! I told him I felt States have sole ownership of the big game within their boundaries and therefore should have the right to regulate harvest as set by their respective Game department My opinion. - Something I picked up at a cacause meeting is that it takes surprisingly few letters from concerned constituants about a like subject to get these elected officials to look at a problem. Taking that for what it's worth -HOW MANY OF YOU OUT THERE HAVE ASKED YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO LOOK INTO THIS?
"Thank you for writing to express you concerns about a recent court ruling that found the State of Arizona's cap on ceratin nonresident hunting permits to be unconstitutional. I appreciate your comments and welcome the opportunity to respond.
As you know, the Arizona Game and Fish Department placed a 10 percent cap on nonresident hunting permits on bull elk and some antlered deer. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the cap violates the Constitution's protection's for interstate commerce. It is my understanding that the State of Arizona is still trying to resolve the issue in the Court.
I share your concerns about this decision. Traditionally, state governements have maintained the principal responsibility for regulating hunting activities within their boundaries. I continue to believe that the state legislators and regulators should establish hunting regulations. Additionally, hunting is primarily a recreational sport, and I believe that the Ninth Circuit's decision inappropriately claims that these hunting regulations relate to interstate commerce. As a Untied States Senator, I am limited in my ability to intervene in the courts. Rest assured, however, that I will continue to monitor this situation to determine whether congressional oversight or action is needed.
Again, thank you for bringing your views to my attention."
I had contacted Senator Hatch because it concerns me that again Federal Court has jumped at the chance to meddle in State affairs! I told him I felt States have sole ownership of the big game within their boundaries and therefore should have the right to regulate harvest as set by their respective Game department My opinion. - Something I picked up at a cacause meeting is that it takes surprisingly few letters from concerned constituants about a like subject to get these elected officials to look at a problem. Taking that for what it's worth -HOW MANY OF YOU OUT THERE HAVE ASKED YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO LOOK INTO THIS?