Restrict the Use of Radio telemetry in Washington State

[Darvin Ecklund]

Just received my Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission Preliminary Agenda for March 7-8. As I was reading the Agenda, I came across Friday, March 7th 2:35pm 9. HUNTING EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS-RULE BRIEFING & PUBLIC HEARING. It went on to read, Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 232-12-045, Hunting equipment restrictions, which could restrict the use of radio telemetry equipment for hunting. The Commission will consider adoption of these amendments at its April 11-12, 2008 meeting in Pasco. Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program. Does anyone know any details on this topic?

[Buddyw]

Below is the Law they are refering too.... Did the commission Agenda specifically have the works Tracking collar or telementry collar?? I'll have to look and read the commission notes..



WAC 232-12-045 Washington State Register filings since 2003
Hunting equipment restrictions.

It is unlawful to hunt deer or elk with the aid of infrared night vision equipment or with laser sights (not to include range finders) capable of projecting a beam onto the target, while in possession or control of a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow.

[Liz ODell]

[Buddyw]

I just looked at my commission agenda..Hmmm.. You have a typo.. It doesn't say "could".. it says "would restrict the use of radio telementry equipment for hunting"..

Does anyone have the proposal?? I called but it was after hours..

Not sure it's relating to Hounds or not..

Buddy

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