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I was talking to a well informed friend last night about certain issues. He informed me of the following topics that might get voted in on Thursday!
Little background first…
Iowa Natural Resource Commission
The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) consists of seven citizens who set policy, adopts administrative rules and hears appeals in contested cases related to fish, wildlife, conservation law enforcement, and park and forestry programs. The commission also approves or disapproves the acquisition or disposal of state lands and waters relating to state parks, recreational facilities and wildlife programs. NRC members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to staggered six-year terms.
The commission meets monthly, generally on the second Thursday of each month. The meetings are held throughout the state. A time is scheduled at each meeting for members of the public to address the commission about any topic related to natural resource management. The meeting agenda will be published about a week before the meeting. For further information about meetings you may contact Karyn Stone at 515/281-8650.
This committee has a lot of power; they are appointed by the governor, and confirmed by the senate. It is my understanding that they are the group that sets the seasons, and bag limits. But I think they had to have the help of the DNR to try and make these radical changes.
Here is what they are proposing: The sugar coated version:
ITEM 15 DECISION
TOPIC Final Rule – Chapter 106, Deer Hunting by Residents
The Commission is requested to approve a final rule to amend Chapter 106 – Deer Hunting by Residents. The amendments establish proposed antlerless-only deer license quotas for the 2005-06 deer seasons, clarify antler requirements to distinguish between antlered and antlerless deer, and establish new antlerless deer hunting opportunities.
Here is what you get when you read into it a bit:
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code subsection 455A.5 (6), the Natural Resource
Commission hereby amends Chapter 106, “Deer Hunting by Residents,” Iowa Administrative Code.
The amendments add a new antlerless-deer-only season in November (Shotgun); extends the January antlerless-deer-only season and allow center fire rifles during a portion of this season in southern Iowa; increases license quotas for antlerless deer licenses; close roadways from deer hunting north of U.S. Highway 30; clarifies penalties for providing false information when obtaining a deer license; and changes eligibility requirements and the number of free deer licenses for landowners and tenants to conform to changes made by the legislature. Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 30, 2005, as ARC 4087B. A public hearing was held on April 19, 2005. Comments on deer hunting were received at the public hearing. There were several changes from the Notice of Intended Action, including increased antlerless-only licenses, more free licenses for landowners and tenants, the new season in November, and allowing the use of center-fire rifles in southern Iowa. These changes were implemented because hunting statistics during the traditional deer seasons were showing that not enough deer were being taken in the southern part of the state and herds were continuing to grow. These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 481A.38, 481A.39, 481A.48 and 483A.7.
These amendments shall become effective August 10, 2005.
Yes – this means special shotgun season during bow season the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving. That would be a great way to start 1st season shotgun off huh! And a late antlerless high power center fire rifle season in southern Iowa.
Here is the link to all the information. Be sure to read all the other too: Item #15
www.iowadnr.com/nrc/05jun09a.html
Meeting convenes at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the Storm Lake City Council Chambers, 620 Erie Street, Storm Lake, Iowa. Commission and staff will meet at the Sail Inn Motel, 1015 E. Lakeshore Dr., Storm Lake, Iowa at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 to commence a tour of the area.
Here is a list of all the Natural Resource Committee members and their numbers!
Remember – please be polite!
Garst, Elizabeth
1313 Fig Ave.
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
712-684-2862
Duncan, Randy - Secretary
4240 Foster Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-279-5602
Francisco, Richard (Kim)
47753 – 127th Ave.
Lucas, Iowa 50151
641-766-6749
Kramer, Carol
1304 S. 4th Avenue W.
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-792-1617
Marcantonio, Janice – Chairperson
61 Lakewood Lane
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
712-366-2678
Schneider, Joan – Vice-Chairperson
P.O. Box 289
2813 Lake Shore Drive
Okoboji, Iowa 51355
UNLISTED
Moore, Lennis L.
803 North Lincoln St.
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-8238
Try this number during the week:
319-385-8937
Please remember to be polite when contacting these people. Remember to let them know that land access is the major problem right now. And how the bow hunters are doing our part with increased harvest each year. Give the HUSH program a chance, with lots of increased funding this year, we should see a lot more doe’s being harvested and turned in to the Food Bank of Iowa. Shot gunners, you really would'nt want a antlerless season one weekend before opening season would you? Don’t sit idle on this, now is the time to act!
Little background first…
Iowa Natural Resource Commission
The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) consists of seven citizens who set policy, adopts administrative rules and hears appeals in contested cases related to fish, wildlife, conservation law enforcement, and park and forestry programs. The commission also approves or disapproves the acquisition or disposal of state lands and waters relating to state parks, recreational facilities and wildlife programs. NRC members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to staggered six-year terms.
The commission meets monthly, generally on the second Thursday of each month. The meetings are held throughout the state. A time is scheduled at each meeting for members of the public to address the commission about any topic related to natural resource management. The meeting agenda will be published about a week before the meeting. For further information about meetings you may contact Karyn Stone at 515/281-8650.
This committee has a lot of power; they are appointed by the governor, and confirmed by the senate. It is my understanding that they are the group that sets the seasons, and bag limits. But I think they had to have the help of the DNR to try and make these radical changes.
Here is what they are proposing: The sugar coated version:
ITEM 15 DECISION
TOPIC Final Rule – Chapter 106, Deer Hunting by Residents
The Commission is requested to approve a final rule to amend Chapter 106 – Deer Hunting by Residents. The amendments establish proposed antlerless-only deer license quotas for the 2005-06 deer seasons, clarify antler requirements to distinguish between antlered and antlerless deer, and establish new antlerless deer hunting opportunities.
Here is what you get when you read into it a bit:
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code subsection 455A.5 (6), the Natural Resource
Commission hereby amends Chapter 106, “Deer Hunting by Residents,” Iowa Administrative Code.
The amendments add a new antlerless-deer-only season in November (Shotgun); extends the January antlerless-deer-only season and allow center fire rifles during a portion of this season in southern Iowa; increases license quotas for antlerless deer licenses; close roadways from deer hunting north of U.S. Highway 30; clarifies penalties for providing false information when obtaining a deer license; and changes eligibility requirements and the number of free deer licenses for landowners and tenants to conform to changes made by the legislature. Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 30, 2005, as ARC 4087B. A public hearing was held on April 19, 2005. Comments on deer hunting were received at the public hearing. There were several changes from the Notice of Intended Action, including increased antlerless-only licenses, more free licenses for landowners and tenants, the new season in November, and allowing the use of center-fire rifles in southern Iowa. These changes were implemented because hunting statistics during the traditional deer seasons were showing that not enough deer were being taken in the southern part of the state and herds were continuing to grow. These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 481A.38, 481A.39, 481A.48 and 483A.7.
These amendments shall become effective August 10, 2005.
Yes – this means special shotgun season during bow season the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving. That would be a great way to start 1st season shotgun off huh! And a late antlerless high power center fire rifle season in southern Iowa.
Here is the link to all the information. Be sure to read all the other too: Item #15
www.iowadnr.com/nrc/05jun09a.html
Meeting convenes at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the Storm Lake City Council Chambers, 620 Erie Street, Storm Lake, Iowa. Commission and staff will meet at the Sail Inn Motel, 1015 E. Lakeshore Dr., Storm Lake, Iowa at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 to commence a tour of the area.
Here is a list of all the Natural Resource Committee members and their numbers!
Remember – please be polite!
Garst, Elizabeth
1313 Fig Ave.
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
712-684-2862
Duncan, Randy - Secretary
4240 Foster Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-279-5602
Francisco, Richard (Kim)
47753 – 127th Ave.
Lucas, Iowa 50151
641-766-6749
Kramer, Carol
1304 S. 4th Avenue W.
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-792-1617
Marcantonio, Janice – Chairperson
61 Lakewood Lane
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
712-366-2678
Schneider, Joan – Vice-Chairperson
P.O. Box 289
2813 Lake Shore Drive
Okoboji, Iowa 51355
UNLISTED
Moore, Lennis L.
803 North Lincoln St.
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-8238
Try this number during the week:
319-385-8937
Please remember to be polite when contacting these people. Remember to let them know that land access is the major problem right now. And how the bow hunters are doing our part with increased harvest each year. Give the HUSH program a chance, with lots of increased funding this year, we should see a lot more doe’s being harvested and turned in to the Food Bank of Iowa. Shot gunners, you really would'nt want a antlerless season one weekend before opening season would you? Don’t sit idle on this, now is the time to act!
