Banning Hunting Tech in Idaho

[robby denning]

Super important time-senstive episode.

@Jaden Bales hosted two members of the Hunting and Technology Working Group: Brock Maynard and Tal Sampson.

They lay out in detail what was discussed in this committee the last year and what is heading to the Idaho Legislature next week! That's the time-sensitive part. You have to submit your comments before then. I'm not all they way through the episode yet, so I don't know where those comments go, but one of us will update this thread asap.

They talk it all: therms, transmitting cams, drones, location sharing and present their case for less tech in Idaho.

This will be one of the most important episodes of the year concerning Idaho.

https://www.rokslide.com/banning-hunting-technology-in-idaho/

 

[Jaden Bales]

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Super important time-senstive episode.

@Jaden Bales hosted two members of the Hunting and Technology Working Group: Brock Maynard and Tal Sampson.

They lay out in detail what was discussed in this committee the last year and what is heading to the Idaho Legislature next week! That's the time-sensitive part. You have to submit your comments before then. I'm not all they way through the episode yet, so I don't know where those comments go, but one of us will update this thread asap.

They talk it all: therms, transmitting cams, drones, location sharing and present their case for less tech in Idaho.

This will be one of the most important episodes of the year concerning Idaho.

https://www.rokslide.com/banning-hunting-technology-in-idaho/

The guys suggested just reaching out to elected officials within Idaho! So you can find Reps and Senators here: https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/whosmylegislator/

 

[robby denning]

The guys suggested just reaching out to elected officials within Idaho! So you can find Reps and Senators here: https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/whosmylegislator/

thanks JB, do you know if there is a Rule # to reference? (I'm not through the episode yet but I will be commenting...)

 

[Idaho Mtns]

Thank you for the info.

 

[Wagondriver]

I haven't seen what the bill says exactly, but when surveyed by F&G, I gave my opinion to disallow most if not all the "tech".

 

[nubraskan]

There's arguments to be made a lot of different ways, and everyone has their own personal limit for what they consider too much tech. I think what it should come down to is that if it considerably changes the management strategy of game, or considerably lowers opportunities / tags given out then it should be given a good amount of scrutiny and a possible ban / limit. I think people trying to impose their own idea of what they consider "fair chase" should not be the focus unless they want to just immediately dive straight into a pointless argument.

Artificial light to see your archery pins? Not going to make a difference
LRFs? Definitely increases your success rate, but generally accepted at this point
Thermal? For deer or for predators?
Cell Trail Cam? Personally, it's lowered my "success" rate. Previously I've made snap judgements when I saw a buck, now I'm way more picky and have let a lot more pass a ended up with couple years of not taking anything

 

[Rich M]

Need to ban nothing or everything.

You don't need a GPS or a range finder or onXmaps on your phone in order to hunt any more than you need a cell cam. You steal the joy from someone with a cellular trail camera, take the joy from the rest of the guys using tech too.

The only logical thing is to take away ALL electronic devices, so no batteries during the "blackout period".

 

[MThuntrrr]

Thermals to locate game at night to ambush them at first light crosses the line of fair chase in my opinion.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Thermals to locate game at night to ambush them at first light crosses the line of fair chase in my opinion.

Thermals in general have no place in hunting. Culling operations, sure.

 

[robby denning]

Thermals to locate game at night to ambush them at first light crosses the line of fair chase in my opinion.

I know a guy with a therm who agrees with you and supports this restriction during hunting season. His experience says "they're too effective"

 

[Rich M]

I know a guy with a therm who agrees with you and supports this restriction during hunting season. His experience says "they're too effective"

The boys back east say they don't work well in the woods. Can see them being a big boost out in the open.

 

[robby denning]

The boys back east say they don't work well in the woods. Can see them being a big boost out in the open.

understood.

and yes, this was a western hunter I was referring to.

 

[Rich M]

understood.

and yes, this was a western hunter I was referring to.

Did understand - that's what this place is about.

Was adding in case someone had idea to try thermal in timber hunting.

 

[realunlucky]

Did understand - that's what this place is about.

Was adding in case someone had idea to try thermal in timber hunting.

I see thermal drones doing herd counts across the Midwest, that's though tree coverage.

Not all thermal optics are equal and the advancements are making them better everyday. Also as technology increases the older stuff just gets cheaper and cheaper.



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[Blowdowner]

thermals and drones for invasive species only. No other restrictions. The real solution to this is extending the season for traditional methods.

 

[MuleyFever]

Thermals work great for finding animals in thick stuff. If fact, I think that is where they really give an advantage. Can be hard to notice that sliver of fur through the timber or oak brush with just binoculars. With a thermal it glows.

 

[robby denning]

Thermals work great for finding animals in thick stuff. If fact, I think that is where they really give an advantage. Can be hard to notice that sliver of fur through the timber or oak brush with just binoculars. With a thermal it glows.

I guess that shows you how much I know about them. I thought trees would be an issue. I've only looked through them at shows at people. Which is hilarious btw.

 

[Customweld]

I've only looked through them at shows at people. Which is hilarious btw.

Some things can't be unseen!

 

[Laramie]

Traditional longbows or flintlocks for primitive seasons and lever action open sight rifles for firearm seasons.... I would vote for it all in a heartbeat. I love shooting my long range rifles, and still would for fun or for predators, but the restricted hunt for big game would be fantastic imo. Would love to at least see something similar tested in some areas of Western States.

 

[robby denning]

Some things can't be unseen!

lets just say everyone's crotch has a major heat signature lol