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ODFW
2/7/03
Archery Hunting Review to Begin in 2003
Responding to concerns voiced recently by many hunters, the Commission gave the go-ahead to initiate a two-year review of the state’s bow hunting regulations and seasons.
Hunters have cited equitability of seasons and bag limits, wounding loss, hunter crowding and competition from non-resident hunters as concerns.
ODFW already has formed an internal working group to begin compiling data. An external working group will be formed with management partners and interest groups to assist with the review. A random public survey also is planned.
The following timeline is expected to be followed:
September, 2003: Issues paper developed;
November, 2003: Public survey begins;
June, 2004: Draft recommendations presented to the Commission;
July-August, 2004: Public meetings;
October, 2004: Commission review, with any proposed actions implemented in 2005 hunting seasons.
2/7/03
Archery Hunting Review to Begin in 2003
Responding to concerns voiced recently by many hunters, the Commission gave the go-ahead to initiate a two-year review of the state’s bow hunting regulations and seasons.
Hunters have cited equitability of seasons and bag limits, wounding loss, hunter crowding and competition from non-resident hunters as concerns.
ODFW already has formed an internal working group to begin compiling data. An external working group will be formed with management partners and interest groups to assist with the review. A random public survey also is planned.
The following timeline is expected to be followed:
September, 2003: Issues paper developed;
November, 2003: Public survey begins;
June, 2004: Draft recommendations presented to the Commission;
July-August, 2004: Public meetings;
October, 2004: Commission review, with any proposed actions implemented in 2005 hunting seasons.
