The times of eastern hunters trapsing all over the west hunting easily and cheaply are coming to an end. Wyoming has been giving up why too much for way to long. Same story with MT.
The fact that NR can even comment on matters taking place in another state is offensive.
I think what I have outlined would be in MOGA's best interest and that of R sportsman. Believe it or not it would be in NR best interest too if they thought about it.
I would like to see a capped number of OSL and a reduction in the current 17000 combo tags by say 5000. Raise the price of the licenses to be revenue neutral.
The seasons also need to be shorter, especially mule deer and you should have to pick your unit at the begining of the season.
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What I am suggesting is the flag should have been raised much faster. And absolutely logging should have been stopped in those areas if that was deemed the correct response. Montana has areas that need logging way more than the areas the caribou inhabited. Of course the groups I mentioned...
I find it strange that the ESA is followed with vigor as long as it suits the goals of certain groups, but if it doesn't suit those goals it's often marginalized or ignored. Case in point are woodland caribou.
I have more money than I have time. As such when I load up at home I drive straight through to where I am going. No wasted time shopping, wandering around hippie shops, bar hopping etc.
The less time I spend messing around the more time I can spend scouting and hunting. Pretty simple concept.