Idaho Capitol Watch
House Resources & Conservation Committee - Jan 27, 2025 - 1:30 PM - January 27, 2025
House Resources Committee introduced RS 31929 for groundwater corrections and received Idaho Fish and Game Director's performance report, CWD update, wolf
House Resources Committee introduced RS 31929 for groundwater corrections and received Idaho Fish and Game Director's performance report, CWD update, wolf management briefing amid federal injunction, and reviewed rule dockets with debate on bear ID testing.
Key topics
- RS 31929 Groundwater Corrections
- Fish and Game Performance Report
- Chronic Wasting Disease Update
- Wolf Management and Injunction
- Fish and Game Rule Dockets
Session highlights
- Committee called to order by Chairman Ron Mendive; quorum confirmed; birthday recognition for page Bliss.
- Rep. Mickelsen introduces RS 31929 for groundwater district corrections; approved unanimously.
- Director Fredericks presents Fish and Game performance report: 49% license revenue, access exceeding targets.
- CWD update: Detections in multiple units; management zones implemented; low prevalence <0.5%.
- Wolf management: Population declining to 500 target; federal injunction limits trapping in 19 counties.
Duration: 1h 36m ยท 8 participants
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