Any word on the pre staking and turtlr rule change

[hillbillyken]

does anyone know where in Fremont Co. that the meeting is to take place?

[paulb]

The Commission is requested to adopt a final rule to amend Chapter 110, “Trapping
Limitations”.

I GUESS I NEED A LITTLE HELP UNDERSTANDING THIS,,,,DOES ANYONE KNOW "WHO" MADE THE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSION TO AMEND CHAPTER 110

ALSO IS THIS CONSIDERED OPENING THE CODE??,,THE WAY I REMEMBER CHAPTER 110 IS PART OF THE CODE OF IOWA,,,IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE WE ARE HEARING THE TERM ADMISTRATIVE RULE ANY MORE LIKE WE HEARD SOME TIME AGO,,,

SO CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT HERE??,,THANKS



Chapter 110 sets the requirements for placing, tagging and checking traps and
snares. The amendments prohibit the placement of traps or stakes in the public right-of-way
outside of the legal season. They also require that live animals be released immediately or
euthanized by the trapper

[Kelly]

Jun 5, 2009 18:20:24 GMT -6 paulb said:

The Commission is requested to adopt a final rule to amend Chapter 110, “Trapping
Limitations”.

I GUESS I NEED A LITTLE HELP UNDERSTANDING THIS,,,,DOES ANYONE KNOW "WHO" MADE THE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSION TO AMEND CHAPTER 110

ALSO IS THIS CONSIDERED OPENING THE CODE??,,THE WAY I REMEMBER CHAPTER 110 IS PART OF THE CODE OF IOWA,,,IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE WE ARE HEARING THE TERM ADMISTRATIVE RULE ANY MORE LIKE WE HEARD SOME TIME AGO,,,

SO CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT HERE??,,THANKS



Chapter 110 sets the requirements for placing, tagging and checking traps and
snares. The amendments prohibit the placement of traps or stakes in the public right-of-way
outside of the legal season. They also require that live animals be released immediately or
euthanized by the trapper

The Iowa Trappers Association Board of Directors started this/opened by recommending to the DNR to take this action.

[k9]

OK I emailed the commission but got no response some weeks ago.

Could someone post contact info on this thread so I can be sure I talk with a live human being either via phone or email. I googled around DNR stuff trying to find a phone number but not sure I am seeing the right ones.

I am thinking I am going to the wrong place as I know these folks will respond.

[jdrogge]

Good idea if someone posts the info I'll contact them this week to keep my opinion fresh in their minds.

[Eric Rector]

Jun 5, 2009 15:18:06 GMT -6 hillbillyken said:

does anyone know where in Fremont Co. that the meeting is to take place?

Meeting Location: Wabonsie State Park Nature Center
2585 Waubonsie Park Road
Hamburg, IA 51640

Thursday June 11, 2009 NRC MEETING AGENDA
Meeting convenes at 8:30am
Public Comment Period begins at approximately 10:30am

[Kelly]

Previously I sent emails with my comments to every Commissioner and one to the DNR. Received only responses back from just two Commissioners, both females, thanking me for my comments.
Since then have only had one of those Commissioners respond again. She is Kim Francisco and her email is Francisco, Kim [DNR] <[e-mail]>

The following is the last response I received from her regarding this final step in the process.

"The prestaking rule I think will come up for final decision at the June meeting. If I'm wrong one of the people on the cc list should let us know. The Commission will receive a transcript of the public testimony and any letters and emails received. As always the public will be able to speak at the meeting. I hope this helps.
Kim Francisco
Commissioner INRC"

[Kelly]

www.iowadnr.gov/nrc/

Go to the above link, scroll down the page to find the list and contact info for all the Commissioners.

[k9]

Thanks

[hillbillyken]

K9

I know i gave my input toi a lady by the name of mimie I don't remember what her no. was but I have this # that is customer service that one could start with complements of scott w. (thanx Scott) but he thought that would be the best place to start.....if there is anything I can help u with please feel free to ask ....HB Ken

[Eric Rector]

Here is a number given on the commisioners page for a real human being if you have questions about the meeting......

For further information about meetings you may contact Melissa Speed at 515/281-8650.

[hardwired]

I'm planning on being there. 4 hr. drive one way.
If you don't defend yourself nobody else will. Iowas Motto.--------
Our Liberties We Prize or Rights We Maintain

[minnow]

I look forward to the next BOD meeting. Looks like there is going to be a lot to talk about.

Anyone have anything they want me to bring up to the next BOD
meeting. Please email them to [e-mail]. Make sure you put your phone # so that I can talk to you if I have any question.

Minnow

[hillbillyken]

Jun 5, 2009 13:45:21 GMT -6 Kelly said:

What we really need is representation by the members. Members should have voting rights. We need to be able to vote on Directors. Right now they are Directors for life and are appointed/approved by fellow directors.

Smiley is right, I was very surprised when I found out that members do not vote on their directors, but is oppointed by the board.

I think that the ones in the district should be able to appoint who they want as THEIR director, not the board. We are the ones that have to deal with them on a personal level.

Just a thought from an Ole' Hillbilly

[~ADC~]

Jun 10, 2009 17:05:33 GMT -6 minnow said:

I look forward to the next BOD meeting. Looks like there is going to be a lot to talk about.

Anyone have anything they want me to bring up to the next BOD
meeting. Please email them to [e-mail]. Make sure you put your phone # so that I can talk to you if I have any question.

Minnow

Joe if you get a B.A.D. option on snares and allow 280 and larger body gripping traps to be 1/2 way out of the water, I'd be a very happy camper...er... trapper.

~ADC~

[minnow]

I'll bring it up for you ADC

Minnow

[k9]

Some years ago I proposed to the ITA BOD a break away option to deer stops and handed out quite a bit of info to them.

There is an interest but the problem being it would open up a legislative action which would be an anti free for all. Once that door gets opened it opens the door for them to try anything they want.

Many will say we need to man up and give it a shot, but folks, look at the political waters before you leap. We do not want the majority that we have in the Capitol right now voting on our trapping rights.

When you see that you are outnumbered, you patiently and quietly pass on starting a fight and live to fight another day. Pick our battles wisely.

I want the break away option and also larger loops but not bad enough to risk an anti war at this time.