I somewhat agree with you , however if they really wanted to improve herd numbers they would cut opportunities. Like go LE . Deer are gonna get hammered in October too . We can go round and round on that . This proposal does little to cut opportunities.
This is where I think you’re wrong . Any real change is going to drastically affect Montana FWP budget in a negative way . The proposal is not real change . It doesn’t take away much opportunity. About the same number of deer will get shot . Respectfully. You guys worked hard on the proposal...
It will be somewhat interesting to see if b tag app numbers are down specifically for deer with r4, 6 and 7 going private only for mule b tags. Elk b tag apps in such places like 410 could be down to due to that area going LE for deer . Will be interesting to see
I think some people need to reset their expectations. This proposal has a lot of good points and if it were up to me I would implement it immediately. And see what tweaks it may need later . But the chances of it being implemented are small . Remember who you’re up against. That doesn’t mean...
I think Montana needs a change when it comes to mule deer . I don’t think it has to be the first proposal. I commend the guys on the committee. They make some good points . I think go Le statewide and rip the bandaid off