“As long as plans are followed and enforcement and compliance are maintained”, the next time I hear Industry advocate for “self regulation” they need to be reminded plans are not always followed and enforcement is not always adequately maintained.
Whatever you do I’ve always tried to make sure the most grueling, can’t take another frickin step and I think I’m gonna die feeling took place during training, and not during the hunt itself!
In short, busting your ass getting in shape will make the hunt way more enjoyable.
I believe moving the season earlier and a shorter season but not to an extreme might be a good starting point. Archery season could be shortened as well, it’s time to come to grips with the fact archers are having a significant impact on the wildlife resource that wasn’t the case 30 or 40 years...
In referring to accessible public lands, seems to me all public land whether easy or tough to access will see an increase in hunting pressure with the same number of hunters over a shorter time frame.
Do shorter seasons alone increase quality, or simply increase hunting pressure due to the same number of hunters being in the field for a shorter period of time?
I’m all for managing for better quality but just what quality are you (we) looking for, the quality of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s ? Like I said before you’re dreaming if you think it’s even remotely possible to return to the good old days of big bucks everywhere no matter how short and...
These aren’t decent people making unfortunate mistakes, these are unethical, arrogant, profanity laced loudmouths who will never change their habits or their lack of character. Watch Fresh Tracks and Western Hunter and get a glimpse of what character, humility and decency look and act like.
The advanced technology we all use and desire has contributed immensely to the decline in quality big game populations, just think back to what was available if you’re old enough, to even as recently a time as the 70’s and 80’s. Just “log in” and you have information at your fingertips that old...
Makes sense to me. I know the first time I heard of Randy Newberg there was something different and refreshing in your approach to hunting and conservation that I appreciated. As I’ve gotten older I know my approach to hunting and the outdoors has evolved for the better over what it was when I...