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Committee holds IDFG hunting-technology rule after debate over ungulates vs. predators
Summary
The committee held Docket No.13-0108-2401 after extensive discussion. IDFG described a lengthy rulemaking process; the committee approved the docket with exception language proposed by Rep. Boyle and later voted to hold the item to a time certain while members and the agency reconcile enforcement and constitutional concerns.
Ellary Tucker Williams, Legislative Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, closed remarks carried over from March 9, describing the agency's “extraordinary efforts and lengthy rule making process” related to new hunting technology. IDFG Director Jim Fredericks acknowledged the Rule is contentious and remained for committee questions.
Rep. Boyle moved to approve Docket No. 13-0108-2401 with the explicit exception of Section 410 subsections 04(g) and (h), saying those subsections “appear to be in conflict with the Idaho Constitution, and sections of Idaho Code.” Committee members debated whether limiting the technology for predator versus ungulate hunting would be enforceable and whether surrounding states' approaches warranted restraint. After substitute and amended motions, the committee voted to hold the docket to a time certain to allow for additional drafting and statutory clarification.
