New governer new legislature this is the first fight of many to come please email the new mexico game commision and support trapping at

Ispa@state.nm.us

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA BRIEFING

Meeting Date: November 30, 2018 Agenda Number: 11
Presenter: Stewart Liley Corroborator: N/A
Agenda Title: Trapping and Furbearer Rule 19.32.2 NMAC
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1. Summary of Agenda Item
The Department will present proposed changes to the Trapping and Furbearer Rule 19.32.2
NMAC for Commission discussion and direction. Proposed changes include mandatory
trapper education, increasing set back requirements, allowance for closure of areas to
trapping, signage, and further defining the definition of trail.
2. Background Information
At the October 5, 2018, Commission meeting the Department discussed the results of
trapping stakeholder meetings and sought Commission input on potential rule changes for
trapping which could include things such as mandatory trapper education, setback
requirements, closures, and penalties. At that meeting, the Commission gave direction to the
Department to consider changes to setback requirements, mandatory trapper education,
and allowances for closures in certain circumstances.
3. Strategic Plan References and Possible Impacts of Agenda Item
The process as presented to the Commission meets the Conservation Services Program
Objectives 1 and 15 of the Department’s Strategic Plan: FY 2013 – FY 2018
4. Considerations Regarding Duplications and/or Conflicts with Existing Rules or
Statutes
None
5. Description and Summary of Public Involvement Process and Results
The Department engaged in four (4) trapping stakeholder meetings from November
2017 to March of 2018. The stakeholders consisted of individuals representing both
pro-trapping and anti-trapping organizations. The Department will also hold a
listening session on the proposed changes prior to the November Commission meeting.
6. Suggested Motion
This is a discussion item and no motion is necessary, unless Commission direction
dictates otherwise.
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Trav, you going to be there?

Thanks for more info.
I plan on going but I'll be late

I no most guys hate to go to meeting like this but I cant tell you how important it is for trapper to go to these meeting I drive 4-6 hour to make it to meeting an bring anyone that will come with me ,we really need to show that there are more of us out there .

The internet is also a tool to be utilized by those who can not attend. Gather up the contact info (email and phone numbers) of the decision makers and distribute it to your membership. Give them a basic outline to follow and flood the decision makers with emails and phone calls. Identify the appropriate members of your state legislature that are on committees dealing with wildlife issues and include them as well.

This type approach can be very effective IF you can get enough folks motivated and involved.

I hate to see that New Mexico is upon this threshold. As mentioned above the internet seems to be a powerful tool for voicing opinions. Montana is going through a similar situation even though the voters of the state voted against a recent trapping initiative.
Our FWP has been influenced by letters from out of state and even out of the country people against trapping. If they bring these letters to the TAC meetings and read them hopefully they will do the same for letters of support.
Call out to all trappers to write and send emails to the NM Game Commision. I will be sending one here shortly. Good luck with the battle. Perhaps another thread posted up in Trapper Talk will get more response.

Email and contact info posted in my original post

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthr...rapping-regs-public-comments#Post6382162

Get them emails in