11-08-2011, 05:01 PM
RE "you seprate wildlife board from DWR.. maybe you have a point! but i dont seprate the 2 thay are one in the same!!"
Ahh, but they definitely are not. Sadly, most Utah sportsmen do not know this. The Wildlife Board members are all individuals that are appointed by the Governor for a set term. Many, such as the previously mentioned Tom Hatch, have been political cronies that the guv selects to the position. To be fair, not all members fit into this category. The DWR head is a nonvoting member of the board. The only oversight these guys have is from the governor. The WB sets all regulations with respect to fish and wildlife. The DWR can only suggest regulation, but cannot enact anything.
As we saw with the new deer hunting regs, the WB can very easily be swayed by a special interest and tell the DWR to "pound sand" with respect to its recommendations.
Fuzzy, the fastest way to hold these guys accountable would be to vote out their boss, the Governor and let it be known it is in part because of poor political appointments. However, since only about 1/3rd of Utahns voted last time (and I'd bet that percentage is accurate here on BFT), there is slim chance that will happen.[:/]
BTW, it is voting day today. Heading out right now to vote. How 'bout you guys?
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Ahh, but they definitely are not. Sadly, most Utah sportsmen do not know this. The Wildlife Board members are all individuals that are appointed by the Governor for a set term. Many, such as the previously mentioned Tom Hatch, have been political cronies that the guv selects to the position. To be fair, not all members fit into this category. The DWR head is a nonvoting member of the board. The only oversight these guys have is from the governor. The WB sets all regulations with respect to fish and wildlife. The DWR can only suggest regulation, but cannot enact anything.
As we saw with the new deer hunting regs, the WB can very easily be swayed by a special interest and tell the DWR to "pound sand" with respect to its recommendations.
Fuzzy, the fastest way to hold these guys accountable would be to vote out their boss, the Governor and let it be known it is in part because of poor political appointments. However, since only about 1/3rd of Utahns voted last time (and I'd bet that percentage is accurate here on BFT), there is slim chance that will happen.[:/]
BTW, it is voting day today. Heading out right now to vote. How 'bout you guys?
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