tmrichardson
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MN WIA program?
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GustavDaGSP
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:thumbsup:We can only hope! I think it would be a great thing if people used the land responsibly!
GustavDaGSP
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I dont know about the other states that have these but can you hunt big game on the WIA'S?
FCSpringer
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Not sure about big game, But a great thing either way.:thumbsup:
Flush 'Em Hard Rocky
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This would be nice for MN
birdshooter
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I don't think it's possible to have enough good options for public hunting. I for one would certainly welcome it. :10sign:
shorthairs4life
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This is great news and a long time coming. I'm sure the die hards would be willing to pay a few extra dollars a season on a license to help fund the project.
Flush 'Em Hard Rocky
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Does anyone have a good comparison of public hunting areas in terms of a comparison of how much each state has?
birdshooter
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I wold guess to find that info you would have to go to each states Fish and Wildlife or DNR equivalent and look for it there. I know Minnesota lists the amount of acreas enrolled in WMA's and the acreage for that, of course doesn't include WPA's which are federal.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas/index.html
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas/index.html
birdshooter
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Anyone know where this is at?
The bill was supposed to be introduced this session.
The bill was supposed to be introduced this session.
birdshooter
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Did a little checking and found this. You can listen in on the hearing by clicking on "Listen Now" . There are 2 bills discussed in the hearing. The last half of the hearing is about the proposed pilot for WIA. You can scroll the bar forward if you don't want to listen to the whole thing. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/audio/archivescomm.asp?comm=86137&ls_year=86
In a nutshell from listening to the hearing it would appear that the DNR is willing to do this initially with the $2 million that is in the general Game and Fish fund. There is some money available through the 2008 farm bill that is dedicated for use on these walk in areas, but the details have not been worked out on how much each state would receive. If the pilot program is accepted and deems successful, a plan for future money to support a broader program may likely come from surcharges on hunting licenses.
From what I gathered from the conversation it would appear certain representatives want more of the details of the pilot program ironed out before accepting the program. There was some concern as to liability issues if damage is done to a participating landowners property, and how they may reclaim for damages. There was also some concern over neighboring farmers who are not enrolled in the program having to deal with hunters who may wander over on their property.
So it would seem this is on hold for the moment.
In a nutshell from listening to the hearing it would appear that the DNR is willing to do this initially with the $2 million that is in the general Game and Fish fund. There is some money available through the 2008 farm bill that is dedicated for use on these walk in areas, but the details have not been worked out on how much each state would receive. If the pilot program is accepted and deems successful, a plan for future money to support a broader program may likely come from surcharges on hunting licenses.
From what I gathered from the conversation it would appear certain representatives want more of the details of the pilot program ironed out before accepting the program. There was some concern as to liability issues if damage is done to a participating landowners property, and how they may reclaim for damages. There was also some concern over neighboring farmers who are not enrolled in the program having to deal with hunters who may wander over on their property.
So it would seem this is on hold for the moment.
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