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Show 9.4 Hunting conflicts on sovereign lands The public mainly agreed with the preferred alternative to reduce hunting related conflicts. Some individuals who commented also recommended no change from the current situation. The planning team was addressing scoping comment concerns regarding user conflicts. The one- mile buffer is too large but the 100- yard buffer is acceptable. DPR currently has a 100- yard hunting buffer around the island. This policy is expected to continue in the future and will remain intact with implementation of the GSL plan. Establishment of this buffer zone would be limited to the area north of Fielding Garr Ranch at AISP around to Elephant Head. 9.4 a Other hunting topics Management of the BRMBR boundary line along the sovereign land involves conflicts between USFWS interpretation of the boundary and air boaters utilizing these areas where there are no boundary markers. This access corridor between Willard Bay and the refuge to open water is difficult to navigate and the hunting on open water is not good. The BRMBR is a national migratory bird refuge managed and operated by USFWS. The state does not control or oversee enforcement of the refuge's boundaries or regulations, hunting or management regulations specific to the refuge, or boundary markings. Consider limiting hunting in proximity of the marina. Boat owners are finding buckshot on their boats. Posting the area appears to have resolved this issue. A request to correct a land ownership discrepancy identified as below meander line on the map to reduce trespass ( hunting) and to ensure the proper authority by the landowner. The correction has been made. 10.0 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 10.1 Determine the acceptable mix of DNR's statutory requirements regarding commercial & industrial use of the lake's resources The public equally supported alternatives A and B. There was indication that an overarching principle and more clarification would assist in evaluating these alternatives more effectively. A planning framework is required to give a meaningful response to the preferred alternative. 320 |