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  1. idahohuntr

    Non-resident outfitter license (MT) Bill is up for hearing 2/2/2021 (SB 143)

    Well said. I think implicit is the other side as well...a bill limiting the governments ability to lease access should not be suppressed. While it would be great for an outfitter leasing private lands to know that the most the government can pay is capped at $15k...a bill that does this is not...
  2. idahohuntr

    Non-resident outfitter license (MT) Bill is up for hearing 2/2/2021 (SB 143)

    Bold or stupid...probably more of the latter. It's unfortunate there can't be a little more cooperation. At this rate, I look forward to seeing the next initiative text. Rather than just going back to what was passed in 2010 I suspect the MOGA will need a retaliatory slap to the face. The...
  3. idahohuntr

    Non-resident outfitter license (MT) Bill is up for hearing 2/2/2021 (SB 143)

    I think there are two forces that should bring folks to the table to compromise. First - it appears there is nothing to stop this bill getting approved in some form. Second - its hard to imagine another initiative not passing with an even greater margin if(more like when) a repeal of this bill...
  4. idahohuntr

    Non-resident outfitter license (MT) Bill is up for hearing 2/2/2021 (SB 143)

    I don't know that I would abandon the economic argument. I see at as a way to drive a wedge between Montana business owners (Outfitters vs. all the mom and pop shops that serve NR DIY hunters). If I'm an airbnb owner in rural MT, a gas station/sporting goods/restaurant/grocery store owner that...
  5. idahohuntr

    Non-resident outfitter license (MT) Bill is up for hearing 2/2/2021 (SB 143)

    I saw a long line of outfitters say they support this, offering little more than 'I'm a 3rd generation outfitter who wants public subsidy'. The people who spoke in opposition provided substantial intellectual arguments. I know politicians don't vote based on logic, intellect, and persuasive...
  6. idahohuntr

    WYGF Commissioner removed by Gordon

    Pending some concrete examples of really unprofessional behavior, this seems like a real loss for WY and an unfortunate decision. The descriptions make him seem like a passionate hunter and someone who stands for what he believes in, but a willingness to hear divergent opinions. All qualities...
  7. idahohuntr

    Update - U.S. supreme Court case - Crow Tribe

    RE: Recent tribal rulings...things have gotten interesting in the last 4 months...the Hererra case, Oklahoma, a handful of others...decided 5-4. Gorsuch is a pretty strong/consistent vote for Tribes...but will ACB vote the same way as RBG on Tribal issues? If I were advising Tribal Governments...
  8. idahohuntr

    Update - U.S. supreme Court case - Crow Tribe

    I do not think the individuals criminal conduct or allegations are relevant to the core issues of the SCOTUS case. No aspect of the off reservation rights at the center of the dispute hinge on whether this guy was a wonderful person or a dirtbag. So, I guess my point is that the interest among...
  9. idahohuntr

    Was 2020 your best hunting year ever?

    Yes, despite all the challenges this was an outstanding year for me from just about any measure. My best bull (350), best mule deer (163), and helped 3 good friends kill nice bucks including one muley over 180. Took my 2 yo son on a idaho wt deer hunt with his 2 grandpas and they each got a...
  10. idahohuntr

    Haaland nominated to lead Interior

    It will be interesting to watch - while furbearers and other wildlife are held in trust by State's for their citizens - (and thus managed by state wildlife agencies) the jurisdiction DoI would have involves what activities they allow on federal lands they manage...i.e., could she put a...
  11. idahohuntr

    Depublicize, Deglorify, Demonitize (anti-self promoting of hunting group)?

    An interesting topic - one I've thought about a fair amount. On one hand I hate being one of those 'get off my lawn' curmudgeons, but if I'm totally honest I also generally dislike most media promoting hunting...such wild places and experiences turned into commercial ventures is a turn off for...
  12. idahohuntr

    Haaland nominated to lead Interior

    I am more optimistic about this DoI nomination than several previous ones or even other potential picks Biden could have made. I think it is a positive and historic step to have a Native American in this position that has so much responsibility for Indian trust lands and assets. Frankly, I've...
  13. idahohuntr

    2021 Hunt Plans

    I've been working out plans on my application spreadsheet. I will do a host of longshot deer/elk apps for Arizona, Utah, Washington, and Idaho. Colorado and Wyoming will likely be points only, I drew 3rd season CO deer tag this year and Wyoming I still don't have a good feel on where to use my...
  14. idahohuntr

    An interesting take on Pebble

    I agree...science and data provide information and help quantify risks and impacts, but science does not dictate or inform societal values and preferences. These are policy decisions that should be informed by science...but it is not rational to suggest these bigger, complex issues are black and...
  15. idahohuntr

    Beau Knows Life - Now on our YouTube channel

    Awesome series. Beau is an inspiration. Side note: I like the new format of grouping days together so there is more substance per episode. The day by day wasnt bad, but as we all know there will be days without much action and sometimes it's a little slow for watching... $.02.
  16. idahohuntr

    Breaking Game Laws THEN Uploading It To YouTube?

    If there was any doubt the kind of person/boss/mentor BigFin is to his crew - I think this pretty well sums it up. Obviously a very honest mistake by a top notch group. I would be interested in how IDFG handles this...I agree with wilm1313, something that would be pretty cool, and turn this...
  17. idahohuntr

    Bad news for Beau

    Thank you Randy for letting us all know so we can help out such a wonderful family. Beau if you read any of these comments while you are kicking cancers @$$, I hope you know there are a ton of us thinking of you and praying for a quick recovery. I have no doubt you will be in the thoughts...
  18. idahohuntr

    Food for thought on managing predation v managing predators

    Great article. In complex ecosystems it's always easy for the public to grasp the things you can easily see...a predator eating a fawn or calf...and disproportionately point to those as the root cause of declines. Unfortunately, a myriad of other factors such as habitat loss and alteration are...
  19. idahohuntr

    Fall Hunt related: Covid-19 On The Rise <See Post #9 before posting>

    I think its a possibility, but I also think several other factors could come into play that were not in existence in the Spring when there were all these shutdowns: 1. We know a lot more about the disease 2. The public is much more fatigued over quarantines/restrictions 3. Preventative measures...
  20. idahohuntr

    Barnes 160gr TSX (7MM Mag)

    I've used the 160gr TSX out of my 7mag for around 10 years - very accurate and the bullet has always performed flawlessly for me. I have killed 2 bull elk over 400 yards (511 and 537) and 1 mule deer (415 yards)...the vast majority of my harvests/hunting have been well under 400 yards and it...
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