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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 22, 2020 9:55:53 GMT -5
Threats to science based forest management in Indiana continue. We are sending this information regarding amendments to bills 288 and 430 that may be heard by the IN House of Representatives as early as next Monday, February 24 or Tuesday, February 25 which create a 10% set aside of each state forest from commercial timber harvest and science based forest management. As you know, these threats are all too real and have already resulted in the near extirpation of ruffed grouse in Indiana. Please see the RGS blog post here: ruffedgrousesociety.org/the-ruffed-grouse-struggle-is-real-in-indiana/ for further information on the proposed state endangered listing for ruffed grouse in Indiana. We have included a forest set aside statement that prominent partner conservation organizations in the state have developed. We are at a precipice for maintaining the health and future viability of Indiana's forests. If you have a position on these amendments, please contact your local IN representative. Link to IN State representatives: iga.in.gov/legislative/find-legislators/
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 21, 2020 17:50:00 GMT -5
Contact your rep now as the vote will come quickly on Monday or Tuesday.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 21, 2020 17:49:19 GMT -5
Does that just fall under state forest property or, if the worst case scenario happens, can it be forest ground in state parks? Only state forest ground...
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 21, 2020 12:52:45 GMT -5
It appears the Indiana Forest Alliance is once again going to try amending a bill (or bills) on the House floor next week. The amendment would set aside forever preventing the Division of Forestry from logging an additional 10% of state-owned forest properties. We have the public forests we have because of the foresight and management of the professional foresters at IDNR. Take moment and notify your House legislator that you oppose the amendment establishing these 10% set asides.
HatchetJack
P.S. Likely on SB288 or SB430
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 12, 2020 5:39:33 GMT -5
DNR regulate alot more than hunting and fishing. Floodplane work Mine reclamation Forest Non-game State parks And list goes on...tin foil hats can be put back. I think there's something on the order of 14 Divisions inside of DNR with many subsets within those Divisions. www.in.gov/dnr/3236.htm
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 12, 2020 5:32:02 GMT -5
I noticed it didn't say political party. Survey is flawed and 800 out a few million is not a survey to write an article. Stay way from her the Indy writer. Glad they could only find 800. I'm commenting on the video added to a good story. Video is very misleading At the Division Director level at DNR the jobs are generally political patronage jobs. She's most likely a Republican.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 11, 2020 22:35:19 GMT -5
I've worked with Amanda on several projects over the last 20 years. She worked hard to get where she is and hunts and fishes quite a bit. Along the same lines Cameron Clark the DNR Director has also resigned and his job will be filled by the Governor soon. Keep in mind the DNR budget has gone downhill for the last 30 years so we need someone who will help get some funds for ALL of DNR.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 2, 2020 12:35:25 GMT -5
Semper Fi and welcome home (I was further back with the beer than you)...
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 1, 2020 22:32:40 GMT -5
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Post by hatchetjack on Sept 19, 2019 19:41:37 GMT -5
Saturday, October 19, 2019 the local Pheasants Forever Chapter will be holding a Youth/Family hunt in conjunction with Indiana DNR. It is all free. Dogs , mentors, shotguns ans shells will all be available. Breakfast (donuts) and lunch (hamburgers and hotdogs) will be provided. DNR staff and PF members will be available to answers questions and help get youth and families involved in the sport. Contact Ray Shepard at Atterbury Fish and Wildlife at 812-526-2051 for more info or to sign up. Limited spaces and minimum age of12 y.o. along with Hunters certification.
Hatchet Jack
P.S. The hunt is actually at Glenn's Valley Conservation Club.
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Post by hatchetjack on Jul 16, 2019 12:18:08 GMT -5
The NRC denied the conversion of these into state parks. Room was packed...for both sides. Good turnout by sportsmen.
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Post by hatchetjack on Jul 10, 2019 10:40:43 GMT -5
I would expect at least 100 treehuggers at this meeting. Subcommittee has already ruled against this action.
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Post by hatchetjack on Jul 9, 2019 18:42:29 GMT -5
Salamonie River State Forest and the Frances Slocum State Forest would both become state parks and transferred to parks division.
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Post by hatchetjack on Jul 9, 2019 18:09:34 GMT -5
Agenda for the NRC meeting next week. Looks like tree huggers are trying to turn several state forests into state parks which might mean no more hunter access. www.in.gov/nrc/2354.htmJack
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Post by hatchetjack on May 17, 2019 12:10:31 GMT -5
May 21st meeting has been canceled.
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Post by hatchetjack on Apr 25, 2019 6:50:31 GMT -5
Sine die
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Post by hatchetjack on Apr 15, 2019 10:10:27 GMT -5
LEGISLATIVE ALERT Indiana Sportsman's Roundtable wants to alert hunters, anglers and recreational boaters of our opposition to HB 1279. In effect this amendment will “privatize” the waters of Geist Reservoir making it increasingly expensive and even more difficult for public access for hunting and fishing to one of the state’s best fishing lakes. This could be a threatening precedent for other such waters in our state! Please forward this Alert to anyone who can help with this critical threat! The Geist Conservancy District language was added in the Senate Environmental Affairs Committee last week. The amendment creates a new type of Conservancy District that only applies to Geist Reservoir (but could be used later as a precedent to limit access on other such waters). · ISR is concerned this privatizes a public body of water and creates a precedent for similar attempts on other public waters of Indiana. · Sportsmen have battled attempts to prohibit waterfowl hunting on Geist for years. · Daily boat launch fees already create a significant barrier for public access to both anglers and recreational boaters. · The bill would allow the new Geist Conservancy District to impose and collect additional fees for the recreational use of motorboats on the reservoir and only further restricting public access. · ISR believes the existing Conservancy District language is sufficient to address stated management objectives. The bill will be going to Conference Committee as soon as this week. We ask that you contact all of those Senators and Representatives who are part of the Conference Committee immediately and voice your opposition to this bill as amended (ask them to oppose the amendment). Hunters, anglers, and boaters should be able to enjoy the recreational use of our public waters and strongly oppose any attempts to restrict public access to Geist Reservoir or any other public waters of Indiana. Senator Mike Crider 800-382-9467 Senator Sue Glick 800-382-9467 Senator Mark Messmer 800-382-9467 Rep. David Wolkins 800-382-9841 Rep. Doug Miller 800-382-9841 Rep. Andy Zay 800-382-9841 Rep. Todd Huston 800-382-9841 Rep. Sean Eberhart 800-382-9841 iga.in.gov/legislative/find-legislators/ iga.in.gov/static-documents/d/b/b/0/dbb0842f/HB1279.04.ENGS.pdf
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Post by hatchetjack on Apr 3, 2019 20:09:06 GMT -5
Good news...the legislature will be over by April 29th. I don't see any bills still alive that would affect outdoorsmen at this point.
Jack
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Post by hatchetjack on Apr 1, 2019 22:41:25 GMT -5
Greg - I actually don't. I have an email that's not available to the public yet. There may not even be an Advisory Council meeting and if not the May agenda for the NRC would dictate the topics for discussion.
Jack
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 25, 2019 17:07:30 GMT -5
It appears that the forestry amendments were defeated and the bobcat season amendment was withdrawn today.
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