STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS26941C1
This legislation will update statutes governing the nonresident set-aside and tag-allocation system
administered by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) in conjunction with the Idaho Outfitters
and Guides Licensing Board, such that it accurately and fully captures actual outfitted use, reflects current
trends in hunter demand, and provides more dependable access for the public to outfitted tags.
This legislation would direct the IDFG Commission to establish the number of nonresident elk and deer tags
to set-aside for outfitter use when setting big game seasons and implement a new formula for determining an
outfitter's historic use. The changes would more accurately describe an outfitter's historic use and provide a
better means of distributing tags and collecting data through the IDFG point of sale machines.
This legislation also directs the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board to designate the tags set-aside
in capped or controlled zones in a more fair and equitable manner and to report these designations to IDFG
for distribution. This legislation will not affect the number of resident elk or deer tags.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will have no direct effect on the General Fund. The new administrative functions required
by IDFG are not expected to cost more than $50,000 in dedicated license funds. The administrative fee
provided in the bill will repay the $50,000 within 2 years and provide a revenue stream thereafter.
Contact:
Jeremy Pisca
Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
(208) 345-9929
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
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Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36-408, 36-2107