SFW 2013 PLAN?

Muley_73

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Don,
Could you tell me where we are at on this and what the plan is for 2013. I still have hope that the hunting will be worth my children buying a tag. I'm mostly interested in the DEER!

Thanks,
Cody



dkpeay (319 posts)
Oct-18-06, 09:01 PM (MST)
62. "RE: Credit Due on Pauns"
Here is how some changes would happen:
1. They won't happen until 2008. The 2007 proclamation is due for comment in two weeks, not time to build large coalition to get changes made.

2. DWR Director mentioned at the end of elk planning meeting, where average ages were bumped back up a year, to keep quality, that the state deer plans were ready for 5 year review.

3. A deer committee would be formed perhaps starting in Feb and work for 3-4 months on looking at options and coming up with a proposal for a 2008-2013 deer management plan.

About June - Aug. 2007, a recommendation would be taken to RAC and Board. Nov. of 2007 the Bucks and bulls framework is set for the proclamation that is published in Jan. of 2008. This would set the regions - 5 units, 12 units, whatever.

Then, in the spring of 2008, Permit numbers would be set to meet management plan objectives.

AS far as SFW goes, several SFW baord members want to look at the deer hunt issues. SFW will want to do a membership survey in spring of 2007. Then SFW Board looks at data and makes recommendations.

Clearly MDF should be on board, as should the Utah Bowmen, and others.

There is an SFW Board meeting Nov. 1. 20 chapter leaders from nearly every county in the state come together to discuss issues.

To get things done, it must be done right biologically, economically, and get as many people and groups on board as possible.

It is my recommendation to the SFW Board to take a serious look at the Utah deer hunt for the next five years - 2008 to 2013. We can ask the DWR Director and Baord to consider looking at options.

I hope this answers your questions, as to how change might take place.

Lets all keep the ideas - all of them out there, and not get into bashing people or groups. that will guarantee failure.

Don
 

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