Bad News for SD GF&P

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couger71

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The new SD governor wants a 20% cut in the SDGFP budget. Not great news. Where will the cuts be? Youth education ? Walk in areas? Enforcement?
 
couger71 said:
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The new SD governor wants a 20% cut in the SDGFP budget. Not great news. Where will the cuts be? Youth education ? Walk in areas? Enforcement?
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Give us an update if anyone finds out any more info on this.
 
Don't understand why he would do this, 1/3 of south dakota's state budget is made off of hunting and out of state hunters?? Doesn't make much sense.... Just my opinion
 
Keep in mind that this is only the governor's budget proposal. Everything has to pass through the legislature so a lot could change before anything is final. However with SD running deficits, like all the other states, there are sure to be some cuts made. Let's just hope it doesn't cut too deep in the GFP. I realize what hunting does for our state but all governmental units from the local level to the feds have got to reduce spending and get these deficits under control. Government needs to operating like the rest of us, if you don't have the money, don't borrow it and don't spend it!!:)
 
I think the Govenor set his sights too high. Opps. Can't say that. Missed his mark? Can't say that. Shot from the hip? Can't say that. Blew the wad? Can't say that. Went off half cocked? Can't say that. SHOOTING BLANKS? THAT'S IT!!!!!

Actually he may have set his sights high ,expecting them to be lowered by the legislature. Any way, South Dakota is willing to bite the bullet(can I say that?) Before we become like Illinois or Califonia.
 
One department that stands to lose the most money is the Game Fish and Parks. The governor is proposing a 22 percent cut from its budget and that has many hunters and wildlife enthusiasts wondering where the ax will fall.

When it comes to hunting and fishing, South Dakota has a lot to offer. But if the governor gets his way, one hunting guide worries there could be fewer options, when it comes to public walk-in areas.

"They generally lease those properties and that money comes out of the budget, there may not be as many of those areas that they are able to lease if they don't have the funds for it," hunting guide Steve Krier said.

Steve Krier who owns U.S., Canadian, African Outfitters, hopes the GF & P won't cut any positions or programs that have to do with law enforcement or predator control.

"Our farmers and ranchers in the state need to know the GF & P is behind them with maintaining predator numbers where they need to be so they don't have livestock losses," Krier said.

Krier is a strong advocate for youth hunting, but can understand if the state does away with some education programs.

"That's where our future is with the youth, kids are a big part of the future of the outdoors, but everybody has to make some cuts. I think we can do that without hurting our game and fish population and still provide everyone with that outdoor opportunity," Krier said.

Krier also thinks the GF & P could save money by putting construction projects on hold, for instance boat ramps and picnic shelters.
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theres the story if anyone hasnt read it yet.
 
Dakotazeb said:
However with SD running deficits, like all the other states, there are sure to be some cuts made. Let's just hope it doesn't cut too deep in the GFP. I realize what hunting does for our state but all governmental units from the local level to the feds have got to reduce spending and get these deficits under control. Government needs to operating like the rest of us, if you don't have the money, don't borrow it and don't spend it!!:)
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I hate to see cuts, but we have come to the point were we all need to bear the hurt of cuts.
 
In an article in today's Aberdeen News it says the 22% cut in what the GFP receives from the state's General Fund would amount to $650,000. This is because most of GFP's money comes from license fees, etc. So with a budget of $51 million that $650,00 is only a 1.2%. It's not like they are having to cut 22% of their $51 million dollar budget. The article said the $650,000 would be made up in increased fees. So at this time I dont see that this is going to have any major impact on the GFP.
 
Dakotazeb said:
In an article in today's Aberdeen News it says the 22% cut in what the GFP receives from the state's General Fund would amount to $650,000. This is because most of GFP's money comes from license fees, etc. So with a budget of $51 million that $650,00 is only a 1.2%. It's not like they are having to cut 22% of their $51 million dollar budget. The article said the $650,000 would be made up in increased fees. So at this time I dont see that this is going to have any major impact on the GFP.
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If this is the case I am not so sure I would not support the cut. To make up that money would require a 2% increase in fees if my math is right.
 
tmrichardson said:
No, believe it's just using hunting and fishing license dollars to balance the budget's holes in the general fund.

Might work for you, I have a huge problem with it! As will the federal folks who provide the state with PR funds, I'm sure.
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Don't over-react to this issue. Take a look at the dollars we are talking about. It's peanuts compared to the entire GFP budget. Easily made up with a dollar or two increase in fees. And I can't agree with your statement that it's using hunting and fishing license dolalrs to balance holes in the General Fund. By the way, what is Minnesota going to do to balance their budget? Just heard the new governor wants to borrow $1 billion to build things to create jobs. Must have taken a page out of Obama's book! :)
 
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