02-02-2006, 04:05 PM
AMEN to that!!!
Wetlips, no we don't have to pay so that quail or squirrels can survive in the suburbs. But we do pay for sensitive and endangered species management, as well as other studies involving all sorts of wildlife. BLM has outlined only a couple of the many projects the DWR undertakes that are NOT related to game animals. THAT is why part of the burden should be shared by all citizens.
Also, when the DWR does a project to enhance the habitat of a game animal (say, the provo river restoration project, for example), it improves the habitat for trout, which helps fishermen. But, hundreds of other species also benefit from the habitat improvements, and the entire riparian ecosystem improves. This benefits bird and other wildlife watchers, picnicers, hikers, people who walk or rollerblade the trails, etc. Tourism in Utah brings in a lot of money for the state and for local businesses, and money invested into our environment brings in more tourists to see the natural beauty of Utah. We should all share some of that burden. We are not asking for free fishing and hunting licenses and to let the taxpayers pay for everything. We are asking for a FAIR balance between the two.
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Wetlips, no we don't have to pay so that quail or squirrels can survive in the suburbs. But we do pay for sensitive and endangered species management, as well as other studies involving all sorts of wildlife. BLM has outlined only a couple of the many projects the DWR undertakes that are NOT related to game animals. THAT is why part of the burden should be shared by all citizens.
Also, when the DWR does a project to enhance the habitat of a game animal (say, the provo river restoration project, for example), it improves the habitat for trout, which helps fishermen. But, hundreds of other species also benefit from the habitat improvements, and the entire riparian ecosystem improves. This benefits bird and other wildlife watchers, picnicers, hikers, people who walk or rollerblade the trails, etc. Tourism in Utah brings in a lot of money for the state and for local businesses, and money invested into our environment brings in more tourists to see the natural beauty of Utah. We should all share some of that burden. We are not asking for free fishing and hunting licenses and to let the taxpayers pay for everything. We are asking for a FAIR balance between the two.
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