I agree permit/license sales should help fund the budget.
I simply don’t want incentive to increase permit/license numbers or price to increase the budget.
Maybe I’m misinformed and this isn’t an issue?
Very good point that private land hunting has improved and public has declined. I think several of the decision makers like the director are heavily influenced by private land owners and outfitters that are looking to selfishly benefit from this disparity by changing rules rather than balance it...
For me it seems that the MT FWP has to get back to focusing on their mission and quit being influenced by greed and selfish desires from private landowners, outfitters and even hunters.
“Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, through its employees and citizen commission and board, provides for the...
Odd question but on Monday I’m meeting my hunting buddy in Rawlins to hop in with him and continue on to AZ for his elk hunt. I’m looking to leave my car somewhere near Rawlins for 10 days or so but not sure where to do that.
Any advice is appreciated!
-Steve
This is very interesting, thank you for sending it over. I feel bad for those who have been chasing those tags. I was fortunate to recognize it was a long line so I didn’t jump in. I understand WY’s move and the benefit the residents will receive. The impacts on the budget will be interesting as...
One idea is to make a loop down to Denali NP/Healy then head East across the Denali Highway then up through Delta Junction and back to Fairbanks. Very scenic loop for coming out of Fairbanks.
Hahaha it'll definitely cross my mind.
Thank you! We have visited Helena several times and in conversation I would mention to locals we were planning to move there and thought they would be discouraging. To my surprise most were excited. They said the most important part is to contribute to...
Been on the hunt for a Tikka 204 Stainless but have had zero luck since they stopped importing that caliber into the US in stainless. Any leads are appreciated! -Steve
Well I wanted to bring this thread full circle. My wife has signed a contract with Helena OBGYN! We are very excited and wish we could move now. We will move in July 2023 once she has completed residency so if you know of any places coming for sale in that area let us know. If anyone has...
This is the 2nd meeting I have watched (their previous meeting being the first) so I am new to this but I like Byorth and how he composes himself. Tabor is my least favorite.
Well that was interesting to listen to. Proud to see people like Gerald speaking up! Happy to see them put some quotas in place. My head is spinning a bit with all the implications of the changes but we avoided some catastrophe. What is the estimated completion of the new elk management plan...
Fair point, I think if I lived closer to AZ my goal would be to hunt there more often but I'm holding out for more of the desired units. It's a good observation to point out that you choose what tags you put in these categories. For instance you can do OTC Colorado elk or wait 20+ years for a...