The last 9 years we have seen a stunning turn around in how IDNR interacts with the public as well as state government. IDNR can not talk to the legislature unless invited, they can't talk to the Governor, they need to talk to his "Liason"(sp?). No longer do they come out to "meet the people", hide behind the computer. The NRC is appointed by the Governor, not the people.
Now they get to hear from the "people".... another chance to get beat up.
What iritates me the most is the lack of backbone by the proffesionals inside IDNR, but that is what we get by all people in goverment today.
Deer Hunters........ YOU asked for more "opportunity" be it weapons or season lengths, you got it, now reap the reward! no one thought EHD was a big problem, until it hit their area. now many years running it has taken its' toll (and will continue to do so). The "perfect storm", more opportunity and a dwindling resource. This will not be a quick recovery, no matter the story line from IDNR.
Lowering the antlerless quota will not be a remedy,82% of hunters take 2 or less deer total. Hunters have one thing in mind, buy a tag and fill it!
What IDNR gives is never taken away....
When science meets tradition there will be sparks.....
