Darlene Rowden
Saskatchewan PartyBatoche
2 stances tracked · 1 shift
Saskatchewan issues depredation permits for elk
Minor shift
Previously
→Rowden supports issuing limited depredation permits for farmers to kill elk causing significant crop and property damage, despite being unhappy about the killings; she insists carcasses be harvested for meat and says action is necessary to stop elk 'causing havoc.'
Now
As Environment Minister, Rowden supports issuing depredation permits allowing farmers to shoot elk outside hunting season to disperse and permanently remove large herds that damage crops and feed, helping producers protect land until fencing can be installed and requiring meat be used.
NewsMar 10, 20262 entries
Saskatchewan limits non-resident game bird hunting licenses
Rowden supports limiting non-resident game bird hunting licences to short-term, five-day permits to curb illegal outfitting; she says the ministry received concerns and cites Manitoba data showing little to no negative economic impact from such term licences.
NewsMar 23, 20262 entries