Senate Joint Memorial No. 108 expresses the concerns of the Idaho Legislature regarding the negative impact of depredating wildlife, particularly wolves and grizzly bears, on the state's agricultural and livestock industries. The memorial highlights that livestock owners often refrain from reporting depredation claims to state boards due to fears of federal retaliation, which could result in the modification or revocation of their federal grazing permits. This situation not only threatens the livelihoods of these owners but also affects the local economy and community morale.
The memorial calls on the Trump administration and Congress to take action by mandating that claims of wildlife depredation should not serve as a basis for altering federal grazing permits. It urges the United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to establish rules that protect grazing permit holders from federal repercussions related to depredation claims. The resolution aims to ensure the stability of Idaho's agricultural sector and the well-being of its livestock operators.