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Board approves CWMU and landowner permit recommendations; approves variances to extend two hunts
Summary
The board approved Division recommendations for CWMU and landowner permits, noted a Salt Well CWMU acreage drop and permit reductions, recorded one recusal, and approved variances extending Blackhawk and Hiawatha hunts through Dec. 15 under current rule authority.
The Wildlife Board approved the Division’s CWMU (Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit) and private landowner permit recommendations and separately approved two CWMU variance requests to extend hunt dates.
Darren DuBois clarified several permit changes: Salt Well CWMU experienced a 28,614‑acre reduction in participating land and reduced pronghorn permits by 10; Two Bear CWMU is dropping elk as an option; Diamond Mountain (now referred to as Dirty Dozen CWMU) had a permit change reflected in the packet. Darren said rack and board materials reflected the correct permit numbers.
Recusal and votes: A board member disclosed presidency of two listed CWMUs (Ensign Ranches and Paw Paw Vat Ensign Ranches) and recused themself from the vote; the board proceeded and approved the recommendations with one recusal. Rack chairs reported unanimous pass recommendations across regions.
Variances: The board also approved variances for Blackhawk and Hiawatha CWMUs to extend their hunts to Dec. 15; legal review confirmed variances are permitted under current code and the advisory committee endorsed the requests. Darren said any variance must be offered to the public as well as private hunters.
Next steps: The division will implement permit changes and update public materials; advisory committee and rack processes will continue to vet similar requests before board action.
