Originally posted by John Scifres:
For accuracy's sake, it doesn't "require" the Department to do the lottery, it allows it. The effect is probably the same though.
Seems like a lot of work for $3K. Anybody know where this came from? Seems odd. And why the overwhelming, nearly unanimous, agreement.
You are correct in that wording is "may hold a lottery" not "must hold a lottery". Director and the deer management team may decide it is not needed. By the way I also heard that the deer biologist position is still unfilled and they begin interviews next month.
This legislation came from Representative Arnold who is a deer hunter. I believe he was acting on behalf of a constituent request. DNR did not comment on this one.
Jack
