Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post Reply
User avatar
CaptJack
TKF 10,000 Club
TKF 10,000 Club
Posts: 13495
Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2003 11:31 pm

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by CaptJack »

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Anyone who has bought and then tried to use a hunting license will appreciate this.

Amusing story as well as a perfect reply to an over-reaching bureaucracy that seldom sees itself on the other end of its ridiculous regulations.

STORY:

The State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sent a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs.

The property owners response in the second letter is Epic.

Original Letter from Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife:

Dear Landowner:

ODFW Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to access your property.

Recent research indicates that foothill yellow-legged frogs have declined significantly in recent years and are no longer found at half their historic sites. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated and will help contribute to the conservation of this important species.

Please fill out the attached postage-paid postcard and let us know if you are willing to let us cross your property or not. If you have any concerns about this project please give us a call. We would love to talk with you about our research.

Sincerely,
Steve Niemela
Conservation Strategy Implementation Biologist


RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:

Dear Mr. Niemela:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.

We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).

You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.

If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).

Survey units open between 8 am and 3 pm. but you cannot commence survey until 9 am. and must cease all survey activity by 1 pm. Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18-ft handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6' from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wood.

After 1 pm. you can use a net with a 3" diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident). Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.

As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again only $8.00 per application. However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".

You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys and You" comprehensive course on frog identification, safe handling practices, and self-defense strategies for frog attacks. This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.

Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.

Sincerely,
Larry & Amanda Anderson.
Landowners
User avatar
mmwaggie
Posts: 126
Joined: Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:28 pm
Location: The Woodlands, TX

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by mmwaggie »

This is pure gold. I would love to know if ODFW responded to the letter.
Kayak Kid
TKF 10,000 Club
TKF 10,000 Club
Posts: 34151
Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2003 12:01 am
Location: Houston,

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by Kayak Kid »

Brilliant!
User avatar
Cruisin_Cuda
TKF 3000 Club
TKF 3000 Club
Posts: 3128
Joined: Mon May 03, 2010 11:45 am
Location: Cypress, Tx- Earth JK Cruise, Urban Camo JK Cuda 14, Camo Hobie Outback
Contact:

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by Cruisin_Cuda »

if this is real they should be given an award for best burn ever....
User avatar
Crusader
Posts: 613
Joined: Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:28 pm

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by Crusader »

Hilarious, but unfortunately it is an equivalent to making fun of a vending machine -- it just doesn't care.
User avatar
Cuervo Jones
TKF 2000 club
TKF 2000 club
Posts: 2029
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:12 pm
Location: Hurtling towards oblivion with a smile

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by Cuervo Jones »

I’m a hardcore conservationist and that’s pretty damned funny.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
Yaklash
TKF 10,000 Club
TKF 10,000 Club
Posts: 12028
Joined: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:15 am
Location: Houston Heights

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by Yaklash »

Cuervo Jones wrote:I’m a hardcore conservationist and that’s pretty damned funny.
So, no time or effort spent conserving soft core?
User avatar
karstopo
TKF 5000 Club
TKF 5000 Club
Posts: 5612
Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:30 am
Location: 77566

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by karstopo »

Crusader wrote:Hilarious, but unfortunately it is an equivalent to making fun of a vending machine -- it just doesn't care.
Yep.
User avatar
Cuervo Jones
TKF 2000 club
TKF 2000 club
Posts: 2029
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:12 pm
Location: Hurtling towards oblivion with a smile

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by Cuervo Jones »

Yaklash wrote:
Cuervo Jones wrote:I’m a hardcore conservationist and that’s pretty damned funny.
So, no time or effort spent conserving soft core?
My VCR died and I haven’t bothered to transfer all my Cinemax taped shows to digital. Man! That Shannon Whirry was something though, hey?!
Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
TroutSupport.com
TKF 3000 Club
TKF 3000 Club
Posts: 3587
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:29 am
Location: Gulf Coast Texas - Florida
Contact:

Re: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Post by TroutSupport.com »

Too funny.. and way to accurate. Made me laugh for sure.
Post Reply