Treaty by treaty basis is important too...in many circumstances (based on treaty language), state's don't have authority to set game laws for tribal members hunting off reservation (on USFS, BLM, state land etc.) either.
Just to clarify...The McGrit v. OK ruling related to jurisdiction, not land ownership. Nothing about that ruling changed land ownership or causes some swath of land to be turned back over to the Tribe. If a non-indian owns land within the bounds of the reservation (that still exists according...
I don't see this ruling having any landmark implications...many of the headlines in the press are sensationalized, but feds have jurisdiction everywhere...a tribal member committing a crime within a reservation can't be tried by the State, could be tried by the Tribe or feds...not a big deal in...
Been hearing a few stories like this...always a spouse or child and always a really low odds tag. With the confirmation screen prior to app payment its surprising how many folks must be rushing thru without reading...but it seems to be ending up well for most! Good luck on the hunt.
Touching base with the local warden seems like a good idea; but your scenario doesn't sound too concerning. I would hike and camp wherever I want (within land manager's rules of course). Unless there is some really strict weapons rules where you are hunting, I also don't see much issue even if...
Based on the SCOTUS ruling I don't see this latest decision by a local Wyoming court lasting very long. While this ruling stems from SCOTUS remanding the case back to lower courts to address occupied lands and conservation arguments, I don't think there is a chance either issue leads to a sound...
Similar to other data this year, the application numbers are definitely up...I crunched a few general numbers comparing 2019 to 2020. Because Idaho is on a 2 year cycle, permit levels were identical for these two years.
Moose: Total apps were up 14.2% from 2019 (5,351 apps in 2019, 6,113 in...
The human lifespan will be the only cap on point creep.
I think I'm in part of this cohort that could be in the running by 2059; however, part of my retirement plan if I have a big point balance...move and establish residency in those states where I have a lot of points so I can improve my...
Yea, good point. I was focused more on the threat of travel restrictions/health concerns, but economics could be a much bigger factor looking forward. One things for sure, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, including hunting apps and draw odds!
Colorado is definitely one state that is going to bear the brunt of any COVID induced app reductions...I don't think it will extrapolate to states with later app dates in May and June when we are on the very downside of this virus though. Will be very interesting to see the numbers.
In my view, the big question for fall hunts will be the seasonality of this virus and what we learn between now and September. If we get a second wave in the fall, and we have clear data that shows SD worked in the spring, I can't imagine States not putting the restrictions back in place. No...
I've been in the "no changes planned" camp and probably still am - but I'm really starting to wonder whats going to happen if this thing picks back up in the fall...already seeing some local animosity towards out of town anglers on a few sites and some states closing fishing and spring bear...
I got the same email, but I am not in favor of NMGF stance or the way they shared the news of their loss in court. I believe transparency is a good thing. I understand people may use public information for less than ethical purposes, but when it comes to transparency regrading scarce public...
I have mixed feelings on the use of stimulus checks to all Americans; but I think the suggestions to donate or ensure they are used to support small business by those who are fortunate enough to not need any such payment is a wonderful idea. I'm also not nearly as averse to the government...
What a great bill - glad to see this sort of thing getting bipartisan support; no small task in this era! It will be really interesting to see if any recorded easements turn up for otherwise landlocked parcels of federal lands...what a win that would be for public land users.