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VIDEO: New Hawaii wildlife rules alarm hunters in Hilo

by Big Island Video News
on Mar 28, 2013 at 11:52 am

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STORY SUMMARY

Video by David Corrigan, Voice of Stephanie Salazar HILO, Hawaii – The Department of Land and Natural Resources held its first in a statewide series of public hearings on Wednesday in Hilo, on proposed amendments to its Administrative Rules dealing with Hawaii’s wildlife Department personnel got an earful from local hunters, who are not happy […]

Video by David Corrigan, Voice of Stephanie Salazar

HILO, Hawaii – The Department of Land and Natural Resources held its first in a statewide series of public hearings on Wednesday in Hilo, on proposed amendments to its Administrative Rules dealing with Hawaii’s wildlife

Department personnel got an earful from local hunters, who are not happy with what the DLNR says is the primary purpose of the proposed amendments: to prohibit and deter the transport and release of introduced wildlife around the islands.

DLNR says introduced species can impact Hawaii’s ecosystems and economy by introducing harmful predation and competition to indigenous species, damaging watersheds, spreading pathogens and diseases, and harming agriculture.

But this vocal group of hunters have little trust for DLNR and their rule making.

VIDEO – BONUS COVERAGE: It was a heated hearing conducted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Hilo on Wednesday evening. The meeting began with an overview of the proposed rule changes. Even before the official testimony began, those gathered began to barrage the hearing officer with questions – and statements. In this video, Big Island Video News presents some of the highlights from that evening.


Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Department of Land and Natural Resources, hunting, ungulate eradication

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