I’m joking before the fight begins.I live in a part of Wyoming that’s East of the North Platte River
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I’m joking before the fight begins.I live in a part of Wyoming that’s East of the North Platte River
Last I checked this thread is about WyomingHit up the Montana deer thread if you have days to your schedule to read through it.
You’ll withdraw your advocacy right? Care to elaborate on how much you’ve advocated for Wyomings wildlife? I would find your argument at least somewhat credible, if not misguided, if you can show me how much advocacy you have to take away from us here in Wyoming. Not saying you haven’t, but how should I know your not just here complaining about your opportunity with no advocacy to balance it against.The thread was only poorly chosen to use Wyoming as an example - a foolish move. The thread is about what happens to western big game hunting in general if NR prices continue to soar across the west.
I know. I just thought it was funny.I’m joking before the fight begins.
In California, I have never once done anything to support wildlife there. Why? Because I don't view it as a state I will ever travel to and experience the wildlife that I would be supporting. Just the nature of the beast.You’ll withdraw your advocacy right? Care to elaborate on how much you’ve advocated for Wyomings wildlife? I would find your argument at least somewhat credible, if not misguided, if you can show me how much advocacy you have to take away from us here in Wyoming. Not saying you haven’t, but how should I know your not just here complaining about your opportunity with no advocacy to balance it against.
Here is my thinking. Lets say the price in every western state to hunt elk goes up to 20k for a tag overnight. The tags will still sell out, there are plenty of rich people to buy them up. Funding for those states goes up but how about RMEF? They operate nationwide. Just look at how many events exist in WI alone coming up:I don’t think the advocacy is as price sensitive as one would think. We could probably find the data too and all sorts of inflation adjustment.
Prices have been going up since there was a price to pay. And has advocacy gotten worse or better over that time?
And regardless the theory that advocacy will go down with continued western price increases is yet another way of wording a hostage letter for western wildlife advocacy.
Conversely, if everyone was paying 20k for a tag, I think they’d care a hell of a lot more about the resource, and since they’ve obviously loaded, they’d probably be more effective advocates. The rich tend to get what they want, no.In California, I have never once done anything to support wildlife there. Why? Because I don't view it as a state I will ever travel to and experience the wildlife that I would be supporting. Just the nature of the beast.
In Wyoming, I have both financially and verbally supported wildlife. Donations, license/app costs as well as written emails to members of the wildlife commission and state representatives explaining my viewpoint on various topics that impact the health and well being of the wildlife in that state. I love Wyoming and the support it shows for me as a NR and will continue to do so. I may not have the time/ability to travel and do boots on the ground work but I contribute in the next best way possible. Again, someone using Wyoming as an example for this topic is just purely foolish and Wyoming does it nearly the best when it comes to NR's (perhaps CO is the only better state).
Here is my thinking. Lets say the price in every western state to hunt elk goes up to 20k for a tag overnight. The tags will still sell out, there are plenty of rich people to buy them up. Funding for those states goes up but how about RMEF? They operate nationwide. Just look at how many events exist in WI alone coming up:
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What happens to RMEF when no one is attending their banquets in the 30 eastern states? Won't this trickle down into many other aspects? How about nationwide support for public lands and policies at the federal level?
In California, I have never once done anything to support wildlife there. Why? Because I don't view it as a state I will ever travel to and experience the wildlife that I would be supporting. Just the nature of the beast.
In Wyoming, I have both financially and verbally supported wildlife. Donations, license/app costs as well as written emails to members of the wildlife commission and state representatives explaining my viewpoint on various topics that impact the health and well being of the wildlife in that state. I love Wyoming and the support it shows for me as a NR and will continue to do so. I may not have the time/ability to travel and do boots on the ground work but I contribute in the next best way possible. Again, someone using Wyoming as an example for this topic is just purely foolish and Wyoming does it nearly the best when it comes to NR's (perhaps CO is the only better state).
Here is my thinking. Lets say the price in every western state to hunt elk goes up to 20k for a tag overnight. The tags will still sell out, there are plenty of rich people to buy them up. Funding for those states goes up but how about RMEF? They operate nationwide. Just look at how many events exist in WI alone coming up:
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What happens to RMEF when no one is attending their banquets in the 30 eastern states? Won't this trickle down into many other aspects? How about nationwide support for public lands and policies at the federal level?
My wording was "state I will ever travel to and experience the wildlife that I would be supporting".Another weak take on conservation just because you can't shoot some critters.
I’ll venture a guess!What a thread! The G&F is the Crime Boss King Pin and resident hunters are the evil step parent.
Who is really to blame for the special price increase?
First rule is not to be in Bozeman in the first place....LOLFriday..almost 4pm...anyone got a quick way out of Bozeman rat race?
Oops, wrong anti- thread.
Absolutely the bolded part.Conversely, if everyone was paying 20k for a tag, I think they’d care a hell of a lot more about the resource, and since they’ve obviously loaded, they’d probably be more effective advocates. The rich tend to get what they want, no.
God knows that’s not what anyone here wants.
And thank you for elaborating on your advocacy. It is appreciated, and now I know you’re not just one of the takers who only care about theirs. Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems like there’s a lot of takers in the hunting community.
My wording was "state I will ever travel to and experience the wildlife that I would be supporting".
Way to twist those words to your liking.
I thought he was being kinda mild. If you want to see him rough check him out over on 24 dumpster fire.@BuzzH - do you have to be so rough around the edges? It hurts peoples feelings.
I check that place weekly. I'm no longer allowed to post there, was banned. Buzz has a cult following there.I thought he was being kinda mild. If you want to see him rough check him out over on 24 dumpster fire.