Good news.
"Members of the committee appeared moved by testimony from hunters who opposed the legislation and feared it would jeopardize muzzleloader seasons, said Brian Brooks, executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.
More than 400 hunters used the federation’s template to submit comments and Brooks said many other hunting organizations also commented on the bill." Eric Barker, Lewiston Tribune
It isn't often, in fact, it's VERY rare, that a Chairmen's bill get rejected in his own committee.
Legislators were heard in the halls afterwards saying "we didn't expect them to show up like that."
Well, they can count it. Thank you. This is thanks to you, and we appreciate you.
Daniel Ritz
Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Idaho Wildlife Federation
A bill that would have opened Idaho’s muzzleloader-only hunting seasons to equipment that increases the range and accuracy of the primitive weapons appears to be dead.
House Bill 469 that would forbid the Idaho Department of Fish and Game from regulating the use of sabots, 209 primers and pelletized powder in muzzleloader seasons was held in the Idaho House Resources Committee on Wednesday.
Members of the committee appeared moved by testimony from hunters who opposed the legislation and feared it would jeopardize muzzleloader seasons, said Brian Brooks, executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation. More than 400 hunters used the federation’s template to submit comments and Brooks said many other hunting organizations also commented on the bill.
A bill that would have opened Idaho’s muzzleloader-only hunting seasons to equipment that increases the range and accuracy of the primitive weapons appears to be dead.
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