I think the reason USFWS is involved is that they provide the framework to which the state regulations are based of of and that the state claims it is only following the USFWS framework. Just a guess.

Quote Originally Posted by dboyrollz76 View Post
Looks like usfws, is saying they don’t have a dog in the fight and that this should handled at a state levels and that they do not conduct searches. By handing regulations and permits over to the states to enforce. They have essentially removed themselves from this law suit and asking complaints against them be dismissed.