Sam Robertson, Cache-Ogden district biologist, presented the proposed 2025–27 hunt table and season-date revisions to the Northeastern RAC. RAC members discussed a southeast boundary shift (moved west to follow a canal) intended to reduce conflicts with cattle feeding areas and asked about archery timing on bison/Henries hunts and historical changes to archery-season placement.

Members discussed the trade-offs of ‘‘once-in-a-lifetime’’ archery opportunities (which may be harder seasons and result in later dates) versus earlier archery timing that can increase hunter success yet affect harvest objectives. The RAC asked whether earlier archery would push animals onto private allotments; staff explained the boundary changes and season-date adjustments were intended to balance access with management objectives.

Natasha Hadden moved to accept the 2025–27 hunt table and season-date revisions as presented. The motion was seconded by Adam Nielsen and passed unanimously by raise-of-hand vote.

The approved revisions will be reflected in the department’s hunt table for the 2025–27 cycle and posted with the department’s regular season information.