Sportsmen Shafted by Idaho Governor Otter Idaho Governor appointed two new Fish and Game Commissioners. Joan Hurlock replaces outgoing Region 4 commissioner Wayne Wright of Twin Falls, and Will Naillon replaces outgoing Region 7 Commissioner Gary Power of Salmon.

Sportsmen are outraged by the appointment of Joan Hurlock, who sportsmen believe lacks any hunting or fishing experience. In the selection of Hurlock, the Governor and Bonnie Butler bypassed two very experienced sportsmen and big game candi- dates. Governor Otter met with sportsmen before being elected and promised a transparent process in selecting Fish and Game Commissioners and one that would integrate a board of 8 to 12 sportsmen to evaluate each candidate. The applicant(s) with the highest rating would then be appointed. But our governor has pulled a fast one with this appointee. Joan Hurlock was rated third by a panel of sportsmen and should never have passed as one being remotely qualified for the position. Eastman Hunting Journal recently rated What happened? Idaho “The worst wildlife managed state with the most potential.”

Bonnie Butler, who is one of the governor's wildlife aides, has a long history of distorting the facts, losing complaints or recommendation letters. It is quite apparent that the Idaho Fish and Game somehow has gotten to Bonnie Butler. Idaho Fish and Game does not want true sportsmen on the Commission. They prefer “rubber stampers” who will continue to approve their wildlife mismanagement and ill-conceived direction. We the sportsmen of Idaho and sportsmen from other states who also cherish the fishing and hunting opportunities of this great state, demand that Fish and Game Commissioners be se- lected only from among experienced big game sportsmen and anglers and not just rubber stamper trainees. Mad as hell? You should be. Contact Governor Otter and your senators today! Governor Butch Otter Dean L. Cameron (R) District 26 (R) District 24 Phone: (208) 334-2100 Home (208) 436-5624 Home (208) 734-8864 Business (208) 436-4424 Idaho Lieutenant Governor (D) Brad Little Jeff C. Siddoway (R) District 35 Minority Caucus Chair District 25 Phone: (208) 334-2200 Home (208) 663-4585 Home (208) 726-8106

Bert Brackett (R) District 23 (R) District 31 Elliot Werk (D) District 17 Home (208) 857-2217 Home (208) 847-2876 Bus (208) 658-0388 Business (208) 547-1823 (R) District 28 Home (208) 684-5209 Monty J. Pearce (R) District 9 Home (208) 278-5408 PAID FOR BY SHAFTED SPORTSMEN