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Post by hatchetjack on Apr 20, 2018 16:42:47 GMT -5
See any turkeys?
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 28, 2018 8:59:26 GMT -5
Sorry but I don't see any special protections afforded the Say's firefly in Senate Enrolled Act 236. You can still smash 'em.
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 24, 2018 21:44:20 GMT -5
Just so credit goes to the right place the DNR does not actually hold these hearings. They are held by the Natural Resources Commission's Division of Hearings. And yes they have the patience of Job. www.in.gov/nrc/2467.htmJack
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 23, 2018 16:58:10 GMT -5
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 22, 2018 5:20:43 GMT -5
yup....probably for 1 day
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 15, 2018 20:04:37 GMT -5
Legislature is over for another year.
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Post by hatchetjack on Mar 8, 2018 11:18:10 GMT -5
The hearings and the next NRC meeting ought to be interesting to say the least.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 28, 2018 20:56:16 GMT -5
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 28, 2018 20:53:55 GMT -5
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 27, 2018 21:57:54 GMT -5
Not necessary to thank me. Just need everyone who can to pay attention to all the legislative and rules changes that can effect some or all of us in the outdoors. The next round of GotINput for DNR proposals will start any day now so if you have ideas for rule amendments via this process it's time to get 'em out and get them ready for submission.
Jack
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 27, 2018 18:06:41 GMT -5
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 27, 2018 10:41:28 GMT -5
They are everywhere now. Do they migrate anywhere in particular or just south as far as needed? Give me a zip code and date and I'll enter the data into the RGS migration map. Thanks.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 26, 2018 17:20:30 GMT -5
HB1292 passed Senate on third reading 48-0 with no amendments introduced. Tree huggers put off for another year. Many thanks to all who contacted their legislators.
Jack
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 23, 2018 21:54:17 GMT -5
Friend bumped 2 the other day in Brown County.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 19, 2018 17:22:04 GMT -5
HB1292 passes the Senate Natural Resources Committee by 9-0. Expect the bill to be debated and an attempt to amend the bill during 2nd reading in the Senate this week. The amendment would take 30% of state forests and set them aside from logging over objections of sportsmen and state foresters. Tell your Senator to vote against any amendment to the DNR bill.
Jack
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 19, 2018 16:46:51 GMT -5
I know where there are a few covey's. Keep it pretty much to myself though. Don't kill them myself. Too many guys wipe out the whole covey if they knew. Yup. Leave 'em alone for awhile and maybe they can spread.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 18, 2018 5:20:16 GMT -5
All over.Recent meeting was at Ft. Harrison. I think it was at Atterbury before that.
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 17, 2018 14:41:23 GMT -5
They are open to the public but only designated representatives are permitted to speak unless DNR opens it up. Meetings are not regular and next meeting will not be until August (probably after the bobcat rule is finalized.
Jack
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 16, 2018 11:35:37 GMT -5
Notes from last night's Fish & Wildlife Conservation Committee meeting: 1. Current legislation - HB1292 (the annual DNR omnibus bill) will be heard in the Senate Natural Resources Committee on Monday. Expect the tree huggers to try and amendment the bill to stop logging probably on second reading in the Senate. Please contact your Senator and ask them to let DNR do the job they are paid to do and leave management of the state forests to the paid professionals. 2. With several departures and elections next year expect the political make-up of the House and Senate Natural Resources Committees to change. It's vital that we as sportsmen make our wishes known to these legislators to avoid screw-ups similar to the recent high powered rifle fiasco. 3. Coyotes - DNR has a FAQ sheet out on coyotes: www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-uw_factsheet_coyote.pdf4. Interesting presentation on bobcats from DNR biologist. There are many people commenting on this proposed rule now and hearings are scheduled for March 14th and March 22nd in the evening at Spring Mill and Mounds State Parks respectively. Make your wishes known on the proposed bobcat season by attending or commenting on the rule. 5. There will be another Got INput Process starting probably March 1st. Suggestions for rule changes can be made during that 60 day period. Changes selected would likely not take effect until Fall 2019. 6. Currently legislation going through Congress that up the amount of Federal money state DNR receives up to ~ $20,000,000. This would include the P-R monies. Only hitch is the 25% match needed by the state. Need to figure a way to get that match and DNR will be rolling in dough. 7. Above program is called "Recovering America's Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647) and is a bipartisan bill sending a total of $1.3 billion to the states annually. Contact your legislator and show support for this bill. HatchetJack
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Post by hatchetjack on Feb 14, 2018 19:33:55 GMT -5
They should be coming back in a couple of weeks.
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