fish and game is at it again!!!!!!

[Westslopecutt]

I have to agree that this is one of the more lengthy posts that also more interesting posts that I can ever remember reading. Interesting view points from both the out of state faction along with the Idaho residents. Can't argue the fact that the out of state funds that pour into this state based on fees are extremely important and anyone making that type of investment has opinions that deserve to be heard. I don't think that the WMA's are nearly as important on the western side of the state, so it seems to be more of a regional issue. For me personally, understanding the pressure that the F&G is under financially, I buy a combo license with a second rod permit even though I don't hunt and rarely if ever fish with two poles. I lived in Colorado for 20 years before moving to Idaho. I would give Idaho F&G an A- for their overall performance, Colorado DOW a C. Managing wildlife effectively with minimal staffing is a difficult challenge and my guess is that the portion of the F&G's daily business that most people find objectionable can all be traced back to questionable decisions being made by politicians.

Could Idaho F&G do better? Most definitely but considering the odds they're working against funding wise, I think that 95% of the time they're doing an excellent job. I'll get all of the reminder that I need here in a few weeks when I land that first Steelhead of the season and can thank a F&G employee for helping making it all possible.
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