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ID HCR053
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Legislature opposes any proposals that would grant exclusive hunting and fishing access on state endowment trust land managed by the Idaho Department of Lands, which manages more than 2.4 million acres.
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Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation contribute more than $6 billion annually to the Idaho economy and employ more than 77,000 Idahoans.
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State Board of Land Commissioners is encouraged to preserve and promote reasonable and equitable access to state endowment trust land for all Idahoans, including year-round access for hunting, fishing, trapping and camping.
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State Board of Land Commissioners is urged to deny any exclusive hunting or fishing leases on state endowment trust land to prevent erosion of Idaho's outdoor heritage.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and opposing any proposals that bar Idaho hunters, anglers and trappers from accessing state endowment trust land on the basis of exclusivity and encouraging the State Board of Land Commissioners to preserve and promote reasonable and equitable access to state endowment trust land for the benefit of all Idahoans.
HUNTER, ANGLER, TRAPPER ACCESS
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
3/21/2016