I think the real missed opportunity from Rinella's standpoint was on Bishop's argument about transfer to states "for public purpose." If the states own the land, close off all public access, and clear-cut everything but send the money to pay for a bridge, that's "for public purpose." Many states...
Unfortunately, the split mineral and surface rights on this property really do complicate things. As much as I want this easement to go through, there may actually be some prudence involved here. Because the mineral rights are separate from the surface rights in this case, a conservation...
I didn't look through everything, so maybe I caught an unrepresentative small sample, but 2 of the first 3 permits I looked at (for deer) went up by 50-100%.
I completely agree. The onus should be on the hunter to know where he is, not on the landowner to have to spray paint every 600 feet. I cut my teeth hunting in Oklahoma. Nothing was posted. It was the days before GPS maps. Yet I always knew whose property I was on.
That was just for big game. If I add in all the game I've killed:
1. Fox Squirrel
2. Whitetail Fawn (spots and all)
3. Turkey
4. Pronghorn
5. Elk
6. Caribou
7. Rabbits
8. Hungarian Partridge
9. Sharp-tailed Grouse
10. Pheasant
11. Black Bear (higher based on flavor, but the need to cook it to...
Based on what I've shot:
1. Whitetail Fawn (spots and all)
2. Pronghorn
3. Elk
4. Caribou
5. Whitetail adult
6. Black Bear (higher based on flavor, but the need to cook it to higher temps knocks it down the list)
7. Moose
8. Mule Deer
Dear Mr. Rosendale, I sometimes recreate near your property (which is not at all where that video was shot, thankfully). Please don't shoot a high-powered rifle high into the air while I'm around.
Warmest regards,
Me.
Got a direct email for Rosendale?
His Senate Campaign website says:
"Support Greater Access to our Public Lands
During my service on Montana’s land board, I’ve shown that I will work to expand access to public lands for hunters, anglers and others who simply want to enjoy Montana’s great...
I buy a doe tag every year in case I don't find a buck I'm after, but I usually don't fill it. This is Montana, but I guarantee that approach is what drives the stats. If I wanted a doe, I guarantee I could fill that tag with a 100% success rate every year.
I had a pronghorn a couple of years ago that was tough as nails. In that case it was the whole animal, not just one cut. It's odd that just the backstraps are tough but not the rest.
Regardless, I left him in the freezer as others have mentioned. He got more tender. Never what I would call...