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mortality rate and high calving rate allows us to harvest at this level and still maintain a healthy population. Law Enforcement Related Get a raise and get them some help/Need a game warden in our county Budgetary restraints make it difficult to give raises even though we all know that they deserve them. The Division is in the process of identifying the next group of counties to be hired for conservation officer. Other Upland Bird License KDFWR has already a “Conservation Permit” provided for in regulation 301 KAR 3:022, which at a cost of $10 annually, could be defined for use as a “birding license” or other wildlife-watcher permit. Currently this permit remains inactive. The department is aware that some states offer similar permits or “habitat stamps” that establish a userpay system for more non-traditional participants in fish and wildlife related activities. KDFWR plans to look more formally at these opportunities as part of our planned priceelasticity study in 2011. Decline in License Sales? Are youth and landowners counted? In Kentucky, youth under the age of 12 are not required to purchase a hunting license; whereas youth under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a fishing license. Also, landowners in Kentucky, along with their “dependents” and “tenants” are not required to purchase either hunting or fishing licenses if they hunt or fish on their specific property. See KRS 150.170. Because each of these groups is license “exempt”, there is no method to determine an accurate count of youth or landowners, except to say that they are not included in the license sales data. (Note: Some youth and landowners, even though they are not required, may still purchase hunting and fishing licenses and therefore would be counted in the license sales data should they do so.) Fees on Otter Creek—Discounts The Otter Creek Outdoor Recreational Area is now open and offers a variety of outdoor activities. There are no special discounts at this time; however, KDFWR intends to evaluate our usage and sales data in 2012 (after our first year of operation) to determine the need for possible amendments to our license and permit structure. Right to Hunt—are we doing it?
Yes. KDFWR supported House Bill 1 in Kentucky’s 2011 General Assembly. It passed both chambers and was delivered to the Secretary of State’s office on March 8, 2011, who will ensure that the amendment be placed on the ballot for the November, 2012 general election. Why were camp fees raised to $215? (3) Fees were raised to cover the increasing cost of transporting children to camp as well as to offset other increased costs associated with operating the conservation camps. More resources to camps & scholarships? (3,7) Fundraising efforts of the KY Fish & Wildlife Foundation have greatly increased the resources available to the department’s conservation camps. The foundation makes funds available for construction projects and has helped increase the number of camp scholarships available for deserving children. For more information on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, refer to their website at www.kentuckywildlife.com. Is there a program that adults can get involved with to help get kids outdoors? Become a volunteer hunter education instructor, volunteer with the aquatic education program; take a child on a mentor hunt, volunteer with the Archery in the Schools program at your local school. Start an Explore Bowhunting program in your area. Work with the department to start a fishing event in your county. Expand the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program. (1,3,6) F&W has met with State Parks to discuss expanding the Becoming an Outdoors Woman programs to parks around the state. The department needs to target 7 th & 8 th grade kids and make conservation programs mandatory for high school kids. The department currently uses its resources to offer programs to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students instead of focusing on older students. The department's conservation programs are a good fit for elementary schools. Children in elementary schools are easier to work with and respond better to the department programs. Approximately 70,000 students receive conservation programs during the school year or attend conservation camp. The department does not have the resources to conduct additional programs for older students. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources conservation programs are voluntary and schools decide if they want the programs. Consumptive use of wildlife, how do we get it to the table and show folks it is a renewable resource? (3)
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