M
Milton
Guest
The United Wildlife Cooperative has made a proposal to the UDWR addressing the funds created by the sale of all EXPO TAGS. The UWC wants to see these funds go towards budget shortfalls and the inevitable rising cost of tags. The money created from the expo tags is from the sale of a public resource, but is being pocketed privately.
The UWC sent a letter by registered mail to key members of the UDWR (Jim Karpowitz, Allen Clark, etc.) The Utah Attorney General's office (Marty Bushman) and Governor Herbert. All major media outlets were also notified with a press release. The UWC is still waiting for a response.
You can read the actual proposal letter below.
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EXPO TAG PROPOSAL
March 30, 2011
To whom it may concern,
This letter is to apprise the recipient of an official request of the United Wildlife Cooperative.
Since it's inception, the UWC has seen an overwhelming influx of support from across the state of Utah, as well as several members of the media.
The board of directors of the UWC, hereby request the reallocation of funds from the proceeds generated by the 200 convention tags of the Western Hunting and Conservation expo. Under existing guidelines and statutes, the funds generated by these tags are currently unaccounted for.
The UWC suggests the new allocation as follows: 10% to the broker of said tags to cover overhead and to maintain incentive to maximize their value. 90% shall be allocated to the UDWR general fund and/or creation of a new appropriate fund to off set potential tag increases to Utah hunters.
The UWC is a proponent of the UDWR and the People of Utah; as such we recognize the imminent dilemma that will be faced by the division, due to the budget cuts of the early legislative session of 2011. Furthermore, the UWC sees as it's civic duty to inform and educate the public about potential changes in policies that will affect their ability to recreate, hunt and fish in our state. As a result of this, the UWC will be launching a powerful media campaign to make the people of Utah aware of the potential increases in license fees and tags and potentially, the unallocated funds generated by the aforementioned expo tags.
Again, as a proponent of the UDWR, we would like to see this change and subsequent media campaign enlighten the people of our state to the purity of the division and to once again reaffirm that the UDWR has the public?s interest at heart. We absolutely look forward to seeing the division and their image restored and the trust of the public regained.
The UWC would like to thank you for your attention regarding this matter and looks forward to your timely response.
Sincerely,
Tye Boulter,
President
United Wildlife Cooperative
[email protected]
The UWC sent a letter by registered mail to key members of the UDWR (Jim Karpowitz, Allen Clark, etc.) The Utah Attorney General's office (Marty Bushman) and Governor Herbert. All major media outlets were also notified with a press release. The UWC is still waiting for a response.
You can read the actual proposal letter below.
Go to www.unitedwildlifecooperative.org and find out how you can protect your right to hunt and fish, and the lifestyle you love!
Membership is FREE!
EXPO TAG PROPOSAL
March 30, 2011
To whom it may concern,
This letter is to apprise the recipient of an official request of the United Wildlife Cooperative.
Since it's inception, the UWC has seen an overwhelming influx of support from across the state of Utah, as well as several members of the media.
The board of directors of the UWC, hereby request the reallocation of funds from the proceeds generated by the 200 convention tags of the Western Hunting and Conservation expo. Under existing guidelines and statutes, the funds generated by these tags are currently unaccounted for.
The UWC suggests the new allocation as follows: 10% to the broker of said tags to cover overhead and to maintain incentive to maximize their value. 90% shall be allocated to the UDWR general fund and/or creation of a new appropriate fund to off set potential tag increases to Utah hunters.
The UWC is a proponent of the UDWR and the People of Utah; as such we recognize the imminent dilemma that will be faced by the division, due to the budget cuts of the early legislative session of 2011. Furthermore, the UWC sees as it's civic duty to inform and educate the public about potential changes in policies that will affect their ability to recreate, hunt and fish in our state. As a result of this, the UWC will be launching a powerful media campaign to make the people of Utah aware of the potential increases in license fees and tags and potentially, the unallocated funds generated by the aforementioned expo tags.
Again, as a proponent of the UDWR, we would like to see this change and subsequent media campaign enlighten the people of our state to the purity of the division and to once again reaffirm that the UDWR has the public?s interest at heart. We absolutely look forward to seeing the division and their image restored and the trust of the public regained.
The UWC would like to thank you for your attention regarding this matter and looks forward to your timely response.
Sincerely,
Tye Boulter,
President
United Wildlife Cooperative
[email protected]