I am writing to urge the state lawmakers from Benton County to reject Iowa House File 2665, which proposes the implementation of a raccoon bounty program. As residents of Benton County, we cannot afford to support such a wasteful and ineffective proposal. The allocation of $860,000 annually towards a bounty program for raccoons is simply unjustifiable, particularly when considering the pressing needs within our community and the state as a whole. Our taxpayer dollars should be directed towards initiatives that truly benefit our citizens and address critical issues facing our region. Instead of squandering resources on a program that wildlife experts agree will not effectively manage raccoon populations, our lawmakers should focus on supporting policies and programs that promote sustainable wildlife management, environmental conservation, and community well-being. I implore our state representatives and senators from Benton County to listen to the voices of their constituents and stand against House File 2665. Let us prioritize responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and work towards solutions that serve the best interests of our community and our state.
Dear Editor,
I am writing to urge the state lawmakers from Benton County to reject Iowa House File 2665, which proposes the implementation of a raccoon bounty program. As residents of Benton County, we cannot afford to support such a wasteful and ineffective proposal. The allocation of $860,000 annually towards a bounty program for raccoons is simply unjustifiable, particularly when considering the pressing needs within our community and the state as a whole. Our taxpayer dollars should be directed towards initiatives that truly benefit our citizens and address critical issues facing our region. Instead of squandering resources on a program that wildlife experts agree will not effectively manage raccoon populations, our lawmakers should focus on supporting policies and programs that promote sustainable wildlife management, environmental conservation, and community well-being. I implore our state representatives and senators from Benton County to listen to the voices of their constituents and stand against House File 2665. Let us prioritize responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and work towards solutions that serve the best interests of our community and our state.
I am writing to urge the state lawmakers from Benton County to reject Iowa House File 2665, which proposes the implementation of a raccoon bounty program. As residents of Benton County, we cannot afford to support such a wasteful and ineffective proposal. The allocation of $860,000 annually towards a bounty program for raccoons is simply unjustifiable, particularly when considering the pressing needs within our community and the state as a whole. Our taxpayer dollars should be directed towards initiatives that truly benefit our citizens and address critical issues facing our region. Instead of squandering resources on a program that wildlife experts agree will not effectively manage raccoon populations, our lawmakers should focus on supporting policies and programs that promote sustainable wildlife management, environmental conservation, and community well-being. I implore our state representatives and senators from Benton County to listen to the voices of their constituents and stand against House File 2665. Let us prioritize responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and work towards solutions that serve the best interests of our community and our state.
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Dave Coots
A few short years later, they were so over populated with deer, most were in horrible condition and literally starving! It was horrible and totally unavoidable.
Eventually Wildlife management officials stepped in and after a ton of pressure from DNR and public out cry, hunters were sent in to thin the population drastically to save the rest. Regardless what species it is, deer, raccoons, fox, or wolves, they all have to be managed in a responsible way.