As I let you know a little while back, the IF&G will be holding a Summit in Boise, an invitation to renew the social contract that we have with them.The purpose statement of the Summit is as follows:
To convene and facilitate a conversation among Idahoans about the current model of wildlife management in Idaho; to keep it relevant to changing values, needs, and interests of Idaho; and to hear and understand what Idahoans expect from their state wildlife management agency, and how we can better serve them.
The Summit is scheduled for September 7-9, 2012. But wait, isn't that opening weekend for archery hunters - one of the larger constituents for the IF&G?
Perusing the discussion boards, here's what a few Idaho bowhunters think about the timing:
"My first thought was that's opening week of archery season? But then I thought that Fish and Game has never been interested in what I have had to say in the past so why not have a "summit" during archery season. I guess they just don't "understand" that there are probably a-lot of hunters that already have commitments that time of year. I know I do and won't plan to attend. Really?? How about a month that doesn't have a hunting season! "
"Seriously - they are having a summit about what we want in wildlife conservation and management during archery elk season? Man, that is how out of touch the agency has gotten."
"Goes to show who they really want to (hear) from."
Indeed, it does appear to be pretty insensitive, tacky, and ignorant.
~ J. Bunch
