DNR Hosts public meeting on proposed wildlife Rule

[hardwired]

I was at this meeting tonite. First time.. This is held at 19 differant locations around the state. I only found out about it 3hrs before it started. Very informational. The IA DNR is looking for your imput. They want your imput for their june meeting to set bag limits an so on. Please take a moment an send the DNR suggestions you may have on bag limits. There were 2 antis that spoke up against fox,otter and bobcat trapping. Ron Andrews did a great job handling them. I spoke up for an increased bag limit on bobcats. Next year I will be better prepared.






DNR to Host Public Meeting Tonight on Proposed Wildlife Rules

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss a number of new proposed regulations including changes to waterfowl seasons, and the antlerless deer season quotas. The meeting will be conducted over the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) on April 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

"This is an opportunity for our hunters and people who support wildlife to give us some feedback on these regulations," said Dale Garner, chief of the DNR's wildlife bureau. "We will go over the proposed regulations and seasons and our rational behind each change, and take comments from anyone willing to speak, then, if there is any time remaining, we will open the discussion to other topics."

The proposed changes include reducing the antlerless deer license quota in 27 counties, increasing the antler deer license quota in three counties, expanding the bobcat season zone in western Iowa and increasing the harvest quota. Other topics include proposed waterfowl season and the proposed deer hunting seasons.

Any interested person may make written suggestions or comments on the proposed changes on or before April 27, 2010. Written comments may be sent to the Wildlife Bureau Chief, Department of Natural Resources, Wallace State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034; or faxed to [phone].

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special needs, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department of Natural Resources and advise of specific needs.

The DNR will have staff members from the wildlife bureau at each site to answer questions, and to take any written comments.

ICN Locations:
Ames, Ames High School, 20th and Ridgewood
Calmar, South Winneshiek High School, 203 W South Street
Cedar Rapids, National Guard Armory, 10400 18th Street SW
Centerville, National Guard Armory, R.R. 1 Dewey Road
Clinton, Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard
Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road
Creston, Southwestern Community College, 1501 West Townline Road
Dubuque, Keystone Area Education Agency, 2310 Chaney Road
Fort Dodge, St. Edmond High School, 501 N 22nd Street
Iowa City, Public Library, 123 South Linn Street
Johnston, Heartland Area Education Agency, 6500 Corporate Drive
Marshalltown, Iowa Valley Community College, 3702 South Center Street
Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive
Ottumwa, National Guard Armory, 2858 N Court Road
Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School, Port Neal Road
Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 W Park Street
Spencer, Public Library, 21 East Third Street
Waterloo, National Guard Armory, 3306 Airport Boulevard
West Burlington, Southeastern Community College, 1500 West Agency

[x-demoman]

You looked good on TV hardwired. The 2 from the Johnston site were definitely anti trapping. Ron did do a good job responding, but there is nothing that can change their minds, they are just anti.

Brad must of had a date cause he had to leave early.

Did not see many trappers at the sites but the cameras did not show all who attended. It was good to see that 4 of the DNR Commissioners were at the ICN meeting including the Chairman.

[tjk]

I planned on attending but my daughter had a track meet.My son called and said very little was brought up about trapping and most of the discussion was about the waterfowl seasons(his reason for being there).Hope they continue using the same formate if it worked out .Seems like a good idea,and I'm sure more sites could be added in the future.

[iayogi17]

Apr 27, 2010 20:46:43 GMT -6 x-demoman said:

Brad must of had a date cause he had to leave early.
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ha ha. most have missed the good stuff.
Ron went to work on the data when the 1st anti comment was made just to be able to fight back

[hardwired]

The attendees seem to manly be waterfowlers. One other guy from NE iowa spoke up about increasing otter harvest his main concern was the loss of fish in his pond. This is the first time for me I'll make sure I'm better equiped for the next time. This public meeting is held once a year. Gene i didn't see any other trappers there may have been a couple but didn't hear from them. At these public meetings its important to show support for trapping. I'm probably going to start going to the NRC monthly meetings.

[iayogi17]

Apr 28, 2010 6:02:11 GMT -6 hardwired said:

One other guy from NE iowa spoke up about increasing otter harvest his main concern was the loss of fish in his pond.

He was from SE IA Oakville be be more dead on, I have duck hunted with him and his brother.

[hardwired]

Thanks Iayogi17. I will have to take better notes next time. towards the end got hard to keep track. which part of the state the were in I know they had it at the bottom of the screen. but I will just be better prepared next time. I only found out about meeting a few hrs before it started. Thanks

[x-demoman]

Brad do you recall who the 4 commissioners were. All I can remember is the Chairman. Think I will send them an email thanking them for attending and ask for a larger bobcat quota.

[iayogi17]

Gene,
I can only recall 2: Greg Drees (chair) and Margo Underwood. sorry about the other 2

[hardwired]

Margo Underwood was in our group at Mason City,. I talked with her after the meeting. They did annouce there was 4 attending throughout the state. I'll find out who was there.

[x-demoman]

Thanks guys.