Idaho Wilderness Hearings

Statement:

Mr. Montgomery. I'm here in particular to support the Kelly Creek as wilderness. I feel that putting a hard money road in there is not a good idea. And I question whether the timber will ever be of value. I think it has a much greater value as a recreational area. I have lived and worked up around there with the Forest Service. And I have talked to a lot of recreationists. And they have some just unbelieveable experiences that only an area like that can offer. I also don't think it's worth it to destroy the efforts of the fish and game and the Forest Service in establishing nationally acclaimed cutthroat fishery. I think that—I would like to see the Endangered Idaho Core included in your legislation. And I would like to have soft release also. Thank you.