Idaho legislature screws us again

[idelkslayer]

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article227107574.html

Interesting how the landowners (some of them are legislators) who supported last years trespassing bill because GPS solves everything, opposed this bill because they are afraid that GPS could be used to prosecute them if they are blocking public access to public land.

“I think it opens the door for myself and many others in rural Idaho to be subjected to civil lawsuits ... some of them legitimate and some just harassment,” said Sen. Bert Brackett, R-Twin Falls.

Brackett said he and other private landowners may have fences that don’t follow property lines to a GPS-specific degree."

Last year they passed the new trespass law based on the "fact" that all sportsman have or should have GPS and don't need landowners to post property boundaries anymore.

Now, they are saying that since some of their own fences might not be in the right place they are worried that if this bill passed, sportsmen with GPS could use it to prove that they are blocking public access.

This bill was meant to help address the issue of large landowners placing gates on public roads that pass through their property. The Wilks Bros have blocked access to thousands of acres by doing this.

 

[Mtnboy]

These asshole politicians don't care 1% what the people who elect them want, they care what the people who pay them want....its pathetic.

Those who blindly follow anyone with an R behind their name will likely be along soon to defend these idiots....they will keep voting on party and religious lines regardless of how hard the politicians are screwing them.

I love Idaho so much and hate it so much all at the same time. The only opinions that matter when it comes to political decisions in this state are Ranchers, the Farm Bureau and the Mormons...sorry if that hurts feelings but its' the damn truth and I'm so sick of it!

 

[jmcd22]

These asshole politicians don't care 1% what the people who elect them want, they care what the people who pay them want....its pathetic.

Those who blindly follow anyone with an R behind their name will likely be along soon to defend these idiots....they will keep voting on party and religious lines regardless of how hard the politicians are screwing them.

I love Idaho so much and hate it so much all at the same time. The only opinions that matter when it comes to political decisions in this state are Ranchers, the Farm Bureau and the Mormons...sorry if that hurts feelings but its' the damn truth and I'm so sick of it!

You forgot the Texans that bought up half of Washington and Adams counties...

 

[Danny Hoey]

After reading the article you linked, it seems that existing laws are already in place and need to be enforced?

"Idaho law allows county governments to bring criminal charges against individuals who block off public lands, but Brooks said restrictions on resources and finances often keep counties from pursuing those cases "

Maybe you guys need to put some pressure on your county officials....

 

[Mtnboy]

Most county Sheriff Departments in this state, especially in rural areas, barely have enough resources to operate let alone deal with land access issues.

 

[Danny Hoey]

So instead of finding them resources to do their job and enforce existing laws, the solution is to create more laws and push the burden to the next entity.

 

[Mtnboy]

How do you suggest we find millions of dollars to bolster the budget of rural Sheriff's departments?

Not sure how anyone could be against this, it's so damn simple, don't mark land that isn't yours and you won't have any issues....mark land that the Public owns and pay the price.

 

[Trial153]

Might to to expose where and to whom lobbied against this and how those individuals voted.
Follow the money

 

[Danny Hoey]

How do you suggest we find millions of dollars to bolster the budget of rural Sheriff's departments?

Not sure how anyone could be against this, it's so damn simple, don't mark land that isn't yours and you won't have any issues....mark land that the Public owns and pay the price.

Sheriffs are elected officials, I would start by contacting their offices and asking.

 

[Mtnboy]

So now we are supposed to fund raise for the Sheriff departments?

Give me a break man, do you have land marked that isn't yours or what? That's the only way I could see how you could be against this.

The Farm Bureau and the Wilks Brothers said this was a bad idea so our lawmakers shot it down, both those parties had reps at the hearing to testify against this....the THOUSANDS of letters for support lawmakers received didn't make a bit of difference...once the Farm Bureau and the Wilks speak, our elected officials fall in line and do what they are told.

 

[Danny Hoey]

I not for this because MORE LAWS aren't the answer. It is already ILLEGAL to mark land that isn't yours. If you are unhappy about elected officials not doing their jobs, then do something to change it!!!

Someone failed you man.....but making more laws aren't the answer.

 

[idelkslayer]

Might to to expose where and to whom lobbied against this and how those individuals voted.
Follow the money

It's well known who is behind this. The Wilks Bros started it all, then they pushed the new trespass law, then they gated off public roads and hired mall cop security to patrol and harass sportsmen. The other culprit is Farm Bureau tagging along and supporting it all.

As for the counties not prosecuting; that is definitely an issue as well.

 

[Trial153]

It's well known who is behind this. The Wilks Bros started it all, then they pushed the new trespass law, then they gated off public roads and hired mall cop security to patrol and harass sportsmen. The other culprit is Farm Bureau tagging along and supporting it all.

As for the counties not prosecuting; that is definitely an issue as well.

So how about some push back via the media. I am sure you can find a reporter that would be friendly to idea of putting some this shit out there and seeing who it sticks to.

 

[jmcd22]

So how about some push back via the media. I am sure you can find a reporter that would be friendly to idea of putting some this shit out there and seeing who it sticks to.

This has been done. The local media in Boise ripped the parties involved and the out of state landowners. The problem is the elected officials are all on the same page and there isnt a damn thing we can do about it. Our only hope at this point is that the Governor vetos it.

 

[jmcd22]

So now we are supposed to fund raise for the Sheriff departments?

Give me a break man, do you have land marked that isn't yours or what? That's the only way I could see how you could be against this.

The Farm Bureau and the Wilks Brothers said this was a bad idea so our lawmakers shot it down, both those parties had reps at the hearing to testify against this....the THOUSANDS of letters for support lawmakers received didn't make a bit of difference...once the Farm Bureau and the Wilks speak, our elected officials fall in line and do what they are told.

This is EXACTLY what is going on. They are in office and a lot of the representatives...Boyle specifically are ranching families in ranching communities. She will NEVER be voted out of office and is the one that sponsors all of these $hitty bills. The Brothers own land in her district as well. It all falls into place...the only party that I cannot speak to is Farm Bureau. I know nothing about them. The one thing that confuses me is that all these ranchers seem to be on board with these land issues which makes no sense. If I was a rancher, I would want as much public land as possible to run my cattle on. Permits are cheap and its free feed. That is what confuses me...

 

[Mtnboy]

Here is the Idaho Farm Bureau Policy book, makes it pretty clear they aren't a friend of sportsmen.

https://www.idahofb.org/uploads/IFB...jx6SWn__ENwjrzHaYiWOOEJj8TgT9rUWoLxEJTXikiZ3E

 

[Trial153]

Here is the Idaho Farm Bureau Policy book, makes it pretty clear they aren't a friend of sportsmen.

https://www.idahofb.org/uploads/IFB...jx6SWn__ENwjrzHaYiWOOEJj8TgT9rUWoLxEJTXikiZ3E

Thats not uncommon. Most State Farm Bureau don’t Align with Sportsmens or public land issues. If you look at the bill that is currently in Iowa at this time it’s a good example of what is typical of legislation that comes out of Farm Bureau lobbying.

 

[PNWGATOR]

I’m waiting anxiously to see what Backcountry Hunters and Anglers brings to the table regarding this issue.

 

[Okhotnik]

Maybe you should buy your own land instead of bitching about landowners who saved and worked hard to buy their land.

This envy and hatred of others who possess more than you seems really popular with the younger socialist give me generation

These asshole politicians don't care 1% what the people who elect them want, they care what the people who pay them want....its pathetic.

Those who blindly follow anyone with an R behind their name will likely be along soon to defend these idiots....they will keep voting on party and religious lines regardless of how hard the politicians are screwing them.

I love Idaho so much and hate it so much all at the same time. The only opinions that matter when it comes to political decisions in this state are Ranchers, the Farm Bureau and the Mormons...sorry if that hurts feelings but its' the damn truth and I'm so sick of it!

 

[204guy]

^^^Unless I'm missing the sarcasm you fell exactly into what he's saying?

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