Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement

[bigsky2]

Mr. bigsky2,

The whole thing. The gentlemen who wrote it are smart and know how to directly address herd health, but they don't. It's not well written, it's not supported by data, it's jumpy and unclear and identifies no herd health goal. The only goal and real goal I can identify is reduced pressure on wildlife at the cost to residents. Why?

If creating trophy districts was the goal, the proposal would have been much more drastic than a shift of season dates and a one week reduction to the season length.

 

[The Hedgehog]

Seriously questioning the highlighted item below..

Please explain.

Gerald - I'm interested in solving the perceived problem and that takes good data. In my opinion your proposal did not have a strong stated goal…
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It is presumptuous of you to accuse me of "just expressing opposition to anything that requires sacrifice from all users groups" but I do have my priorities.

 

[8andcounting]

If creating trophy districts was the goal, the proposal would have been much more drastic than a shift of season dates and a one week reduction to the season length.

I somewhat agree with you , however if they really wanted to improve herd numbers they would cut opportunities. Like go LE . Deer are gonna get hammered in October too . We can go round and round on that . This proposal does little to cut opportunities.

 

[The Hedgehog]

Not gonna lie. I’m all for limited entry, but also for getting all general or substantial rifle hunting 100% out of November. Also thinking pick your season/weapon/species is good to ALSO throw in. Put me on the cross sniveling bitches...

 

[John B. Sullivan III]

If creating trophy districts was the goal, the proposal would have been much more drastic than a shift of season dates and a one week reduction to the season length.

Good point

 

[John B. Sullivan III]

Seriously questioning the highlighted item below..

Please explain.

Mr. The Hedgehog

It is difficult to take you seriously given your anonymity and previous comments.

Perceived problems = Interpreted problems

My priorities = MT resident hunters

 

[BuzzH]

Anyone that believes the current season structure is working for much of anything, herd health, age class, hunter satisfaction, hunt quality, etc. has one of the following:

1. Been living in Montana a short time.
2. Likes mule deer fork horn neck roasts.
3. Is living in denial.
4. Has chit for brains.

 

[BuzzH]

Mr. The Hedgehog

It is difficult to take you seriously given your anonymity and previous comments.

Perceived problems = Interpreted problems

My priorities = MT resident hunters

You'd be wise to listen to the Hedgehog...forgotten more about mule deer in Montana than most folks will ever know.

 

[sclancy27]

Anyone that believes the current season structure is working for much of anything, herd health, age class, hunter satisfaction, hunt quality, etc. has one of the following:

1. Been living in Montana a short time.
2. Likes mule deer fork horn neck roasts.
3. Is living in denial.
4. Has chit for brains.

Do forkies actually have neck roasts? Maybe neck strips?

 

[DFS]

Limited entry unlimited will give u actuall hunting pressure. Amount of hunters hunting that unit.With other ideas that other hunt talkers have. Such as mandatory harvest qouta in effect. Days in the field ect. U get your charts and graphs.

My opinion unlimited becomes limited with actual herd numbers. But that's management.

You have a solid idea. Get another proposal out there. I support both something has to happen and I don’t don’t trust local staff to get it done.

 

[BuzzH]

Do forkies actually have neck roasts? Maybe neck strips?

Oh, heck yeah, every forkie shot has a "huge" body...

 

[The Hedgehog]

How else are MT residents gonna feed thier families these days?

 

[cgasner1]

You have a solid idea. Get another proposal out there. I support both something has to happen and I don’t don’t trust local staff to get it done.

They can’t and we should be looking at this as a way to help them

 

[DFS]

They can’t and we should be looking at this as a way to help them

They could be screaming from the highest mountain that they are seeing the same things that I am. They are telling me I’m full of shit.

 

[rogerthat]

Oh, heck yeah, every forkie shot has a "huge" body...

That’s because they are “old warrior trolls” that were going downhill and “Wouldn’t have made it through the winter anyway”.

 

[The Hedgehog]

Mr. The Hedgehog

It is difficult to take you seriously given your anonymity and previous comments.

Perceived problems = Interpreted problems

My priorities = MT resident hunters

Sir John B. Sullivan III, et al.

Do you not think the mule deer in Montana are facing real problems? Or are they “perceived” problems?

As a life long 4th generation MT resident with 44 years MT deer hunting experience all over the state, I’m only curious how your “priorities” align with mine, those of my kids, and the many other resident hunters I know who KNOW Montana deserves a whole lot better.

Feel free to share your priorities, opinions and suggested solutions..

It’s far from rocket science.

 

[DFS]

Mr. The Hedgehog

It is difficult to take you seriously given your anonymity and previous comments.

Perceived problems = Interpreted problems

My priorities = MT resident hunters

Your priorities=opportunity at all cost.
Hasn’t worked so far.
Should we continue?

 

[John B. Sullivan III]

Sir John B. Sullivan III, et al.

Do you not think the mule deer in Montana are facing real problems? Or are they “perceived” problems?

As a life long 4th generation MT resident with 44 years MT deer hunting experience all over the state, I’m only curious how your “priorities” align with mine, those of my kids, and the many other resident hunters I know who KNOW Montana deserves a whole lot better.

Feel free to share your priorities, opinions and suggested solutions..

It’s far from rocket science.

It's nice to know a little bit more about you. I've been clear that I'm interested solving the perceived problems, open about my position and initial solutions. I agree they are not rocket science. I also know LE will make it much harder for your kids to get the opportunity to hunt.

 

[John B. Sullivan III]

Your priorities=opportunity at all cost.
Hasn’t worked so far.
Should we continue?

Mr. DFS

it's hard to take you seriously because another anonymous person making poor assumptions. I never said opportunity at all cost. Yes, let's continue.

 

[The Hedgehog]

It's nice to know a little bit more about you. I've been clear that I'm interested solving the perceived problems, open about my position and initial solutions. I agree they are not rocket science. I also know LE will make it much harder for your kids to get the opportunity to hunt.

Funny you still insist on calling it a “perceived” problem. What you “know” is not so accurate. If my kids want to “hunt” they absolutely will hunt and have plenty of opportunity. It doesn’t mean they need to hunt mule deer in November every year or for a few months essentially state wide. What a crock. We’re hunting this weekend. Plenty of “opportunity” for kids to hunt, but for any level of quality for mule deer - Not So Much for kids, adults, or especially anybody hunting on public land.

My kids have hunted mule deer in Montana.