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Lecture 4.2 Fisheries and Wildlife Legislation

Lecture 4.2 Fisheries and Wildlife Legislation. Natural Resources 250 Michael J. Hansen Professor of Fisheries. Outline. Introduction. Historic doctrines. Federal legislation. Fish and wildlife organizations. Enforcement. Introduction. Federal Constitution defines government:

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Lecture 4.2 Fisheries and Wildlife Legislation

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  1. Lecture 4.2Fisheries and Wildlife Legislation Natural Resources 250 Michael J. Hansen Professor of Fisheries

  2. Outline • Introduction. • Historic doctrines. • Federal legislation. • Fish and wildlife organizations. • Enforcement.

  3. Introduction • Federal Constitution defines government: • Executive branch manages operations. • Legislative branch passes laws. • Judicial branch interprets legal disputes. • Federal agencies manage interstate issues. • State agencies manage local issues.

  4. Historic Doctrines • Riparian doctrine (eastern U.S.): • Cannot diminish water quantity or quality. • Use of water must be reasonable. • Appropriation doctrine (western U.S.): • Oldest beneficial use owns first right. • Younger users have right to founder quality. • Public trust doctrine.

  5. Federal Legislation • Lacey Act (1900). • Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918). • Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (1934). • Federal Aid Acts (1934 and 1950). • National Environmental Policy Act (1969). • Endangered Species Act (1973). • Clean Water Act (1977).

  6. Fish & Wildlife Organizations • Federal Agencies.

  7. Fish & Wildlife Organizations • Federal Agencies. • International Commissions.

  8. Fish & Wildlife Organizations • Federal Agencies. • International Commissions. • State Agencies.

  9. Fish & Wildlife Organizations • Federal Agencies. • International Commissions. • State Agencies. • Tribal Agencies.

  10. Fish & Wildlife OrganizationsTribal Agencies • Wisconsin Treaties of 1836 and 1842. • Federal District Court rulings. • State and Tribes must now cooperate. • An upcoming lecture is about this topic!

  11. Fish & Wildlife Organizations • Federal Agencies. • International Commissions. • State Agencies. • Tribal Agencies. • Professional Societies.

  12. Fish & Wildlife OrganizationsProfessional Societies • American Fisheries Society (1870). • Wildlife Society (1937).

  13. Fish & Wildlife Organizations • Federal Agencies. • International Commissions. • State Agencies. • Tribal Agencies. • Professional Societies. • Advocacy Groups.

  14. Fish & Wildlife OrganizationsAdvocacy Groups • National Audubon Society (general). • Fly-Fishing Federation (method). • Trout Unlimited (species).

  15. Fish & Wildlife Enforcement • Wardens are fully deputized. • Wardens must determine intent. • Felony versus misdemeanor. • Fourth Amendment protection. • Wardens deter many violations.

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