RAC approves 2025–27 hunt tables and season‑date revisions; debate includes private‑land concerns and tag ideas
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The Northern RAC unanimously approved proposed 2025–27 hunt tables and season‑date revisions, including changes to extended‑archery dates intended to mitigate private‑land depredation; public commenters suggested multi‑season elk tags as a revenue and opportunity option.
The Northern Regional Advisory Council voted unanimously Nov. 12 to approve proposed 2025–27 hunt tables and season‑date revisions presented by Cash/Ogden District Biologist Sam Robertson.
Robertson described an extended‑archery change intended to address depredation on private land and create additional opportunity, and he said the proposal is intended to be ongoing ("next year going forward"). RAC members pressed on implementation timing and interactions with mitigation permits for landowners; Robertson said mitigation permits would still allow landowners to address depredation through January in individual cases.
In public comment, Russ Sheridan said the state may be "leaving a lot of money on the table" by not offering multi‑season elk tags and proposed thinking about dedicated multi‑season or limited‑entry multi‑season tags to expand opportunity. Kevin Norman of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (SFW) spoke in support of Robertson’s adjustments, saying they should improve safety and reduce conflict near town.
After discussion, Wyatt Selman moved to approve the tables and dates; Hunter seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The RAC adopted the revisions; staff said the changes aim to reduce private‑land conflicts while maintaining hunter opportunity and safety.
