Idaho Bills

States findings of the Legislature and supports curtailment of the pelican population.

RS33647 / SJM115 This joint memorial urges the United State Fish and Wildlife Service to curtail or allow curtailment of the number of pelicans within the State of Idaho. Pelicans were added to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1913. Consequently, there has been remarkable success in their population growth, to the extent of overpopulation. This is negatively affecting Idaho’s abundant wetland refuge eco-system and the health of Idaho’s fish population. In particular, pelicans are detrimental to Idaho’s fish population in the Henry’s Fork River that flows through Harriman State Park, as well as other waterways in the State of Idaho. This increase in our pelican population has adversely affected the success of fishermen throughout the State and the nation.