House Joint Memorial No. 22 expresses the concerns of the Idaho Legislature regarding the overpopulation of pelicans, a protected migratory bird species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA). The memorial highlights the negative impact of pelican populations on Idaho's fishing resources, particularly in renowned areas like the Henry's Fork River, where pelicans are documented to consume more fish than local fishermen. The memorial calls for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to consider curtailing the pelican population in Idaho, as their resurgence is now seen as detrimental to the ecosystem and local fishing industries.

Additionally, the memorial urges the federal government to provide compensation to the State of Idaho for the loss of resources attributed to the pelican's overpopulation. The resolution emphasizes the need for a balance between the conservation of protected species and the preservation of local ecosystems and economies. A copy of this memorial will be forwarded to key federal officials, including the President of the United States and the congressional delegation representing Idaho.