Charlie Shepherd — Referred to as the Vice Chair who will take over.
Charlie Shepherd — Vice Chairman confirms that each draw type has its own allotment.
Charlie Shepherd — Called during the roll call as Vice Chairman; voted no.
Ms. Worthington — Ms. Worthington is introduced and invited to present the rule, then responds to the chair about whether questions should be taken now or later. She continues explaining the rule, including the rationale for the 79-acre threshold, and later returns to the broader rule explanation and chapter reorganization after a brief pause.
Ms. Worthington — Said she would need to defer the question and provide an answer later.
Ms. Worthington — The chair asked whether there were any questions for Ms. Worthington, indicating she was the testifying witness.
Ms. Worthington — Asked to clarify whether hunts are being added or removed.
Ms. Worthington — Introduced the next docket and explained she would present most of the material, with one portion deferred to Ellery Tucker Williams.
Amber Worthington — Introduces herself as Deputy Director of Programs and Policy with the Department of Fish and Game and begins presenting the rule.
Ron Mendive — Addressed as Chairman Mendive.
Ron Mendive — Mr. Chairman explained that tags may only be sold through Fish and Game-issued vendors or the department, reiterated the Commission’s long-standing position against monetizing wildlife as a public resource, and agreed that describing the issue as 'selling that trespass' is fair because it involves a private transaction tied to access to private property.
Ron Mendive — Ron Mendive is repeatedly addressed as Mr. Chairman/Chairman during the exchange, and later is called during roll call as Chairman, all within one continuous segment of the meeting.
James Petzke — Named as a member of the non-resident tag issuance advisory group.
James Petzke — James Petzke first questioned whether the motion was intended to reduce hunting opportunity, then clarified that the language would prevent lottery or auction tag holders from hunting in the affected units every other year. He explained that the proposal would not add new hunts to Units 13 or 18, but would require alternating access if hunts were ever established there. After confirming that the rule would only matter if Fish and Game later added hunts, he made a substitute motion to approve docket 13-0104-2401 and reiterated that the measure does not create new hunts in those units. The discussion concluded with his aye vote during roll call.
Steve Miller — Representative Miller is referenced in the discussion, with one speaker saying they represent Miller and another identifying Miller as the representative asking about the acreage threshold. Together, these mentions form a single coherent moment centered on Miller’s involvement in the exchange.
Steve Miller — Representative Miller questioned why it is illegal to sell the LIP tag or permit, argued that landowners should be able to benefit from selling it, and asked whether 'selling that trespass' is the correct term. The discussion continued around whether this should be viewed as a private transaction with the landowner and how to properly describe the arrangement.
Steve Miller — Steve Miller asked for clarification on a quota change on page 28 related to general hunt tags, noting that the non-resident quota appeared to increase from 14,000 to 15,500. He then asked whether resident applications are being filled first and suggested that resident applicants should be prioritized before increasing non-resident quotas.
Steve Miller — Questioned whether hunts could be added now and whether passage would give the capability to add them.
Steve Miller — Called during the roll call; voted no.
Mr. Worthington — Begins responding to the question about tag allocation and priority.
Terry Reichert — Terry Reichert, the license manager with Idaho Fish and Game, explains the DAV tag allotment process and clarifies that Disabled American Veteran tags are separate from the general season non-resident tags and are drawn separately.
John Rochelle, Deputy Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game — Explained that landowner appreciation program tags are valid for the entire hunt area, not just the landowner's property.
Judy Boyle — Asked why two units in Hells Canyon were added.
Judy Boyle — Called for a follow-up question.
Judy Boyle — Questioned whether adding the units implied support for returning domestic sheep to the areas.
Judy Boyle — Was addressed directly regarding the rule change.
Judy Boyle — Raised concerns about a prior agreement involving domestic sheep, the Forest Service, and the Wild Sheep Foundation, and said a constituent lost their livelihood after being removed from a permit.
Judy Boyle — Continued pressing the point that the hunting increase should wait until the area is ready.
Judy Boyle — Said the agreement is in Idaho Code and referenced a constituent's livelihood being destroyed.
Judy Boyle — Reiterated that the agreement was in Idaho Code and that a constituent's livelihood was destroyed.
Judy Boyle — Raised her objection based on prior comments about domestic sheep and constituents losing livelihoods.
Judy Boyle — Argued that research shows the bacteria blamed on domestic sheep is also found in other wildlife, so she cannot support increasing tags.
Judy Boyle — Continued her objection, saying she cannot support increasing tags until constituent livelihoods are restored and noting domestic sheep help reduce fire fuels.
Judy Boyle — Described fire impacts in Hells Canyon and said she has seen the effects personally where she lives, plays, and hunts.
Judy Boyle — Moved to adopt Rule 13-0104-2401 except Section 700.02, which she wanted rejected.
Judy Boyle — Asked to reject another section on page 33 and said the issue should be revisited when bighorn sheep populations are sufficient and the domestic sheep issue is resolved.
Judy Boyle — Responded that there are not enough animals to hunt in the area.
Judy Boyle — Said she does not understand why units would be added for hunting if there are not enough animals.
Judy Boyle — Objected that Units 13 and 18 are being added to the rule.
Judy Boyle — Asked whether the rule adds hunting opportunities to Units 13 and 18 or takes hunts away.
Judy Boyle — The speaker says the issue is confusing and wants clarification to avoid further confusion.
Judy Boyle — Referenced as the member whose concern was being addressed.
Judy Boyle — Referenced as the representative whose concern about the areas was being addressed.
Judy Boyle — Called on after her light was noted as on.
Judy Boyle — Argued that the language encourages the commission to add the hunts and signals agreement with that authority.
Judy Boyle — Called during the roll call; voted no.
Judy Boyle — Called again in the roll call; voted no.
Ms. Wardley — Explained that adding the units would provide extra hunting opportunity in the Hells Canyon area and that the rule applies to auction and lottery tags, which alternate by year.
Jerald Raymond — The transcript appears to refer to a deputy director and the intent of the rule change; the name 'John Rochelle' is introduced here as a Fish and Game official.
John Rochelle — Explained that the rule change is not a statement about domestic sheep and described the bighorn sheep population in Unit 13.