Montana season structure proposal 2.0

That's a lot. I don't really understand the NR vs R argument. Especially when you figure the R population is up 20% in the last decade. (That number is a guess maybe I m way off there).
It's a NR vs R argument because it is convenient. Montana tradition, or something. The core problem is that a large percentage of FWP budget is funded by these tag sales and the NR tags generate the vast majority of that revenue. This limits FWP's ability to appropriately manage the resource in tough times because they rely on the revenue from those sales. Tags can be cut for a year or two (see the B tags), but it tends to leave a huge hole in the budget. Catch-22. A large group of hunters (Not necessarily represented on HT) almost hates FWP and NRs equally, but are dependent on the NR revenue and dependent on FWP giving them opportunity. So the dance continues.

I think the number of R hunters that have private hunting leases is vastly underestimated by most public land guys. They want long hunting seasons and hunting during the rut and it seems they get heard more than the average Joe.
 
After seeing a trailer load of seven 2 points and one small 4 point headed back to western Montana I don’t think they care. We are just getting started. Opportunity at its finest.
Silly those roasts will only taste like sage. No rut at all that’s where the flavor is
 
I honestly don't think people understand or know what a mature mule deer buck looks like.
Truly agree. That’s why I haven’t shot one and that’s what I tell everyone that wants to shoot a 2.5 year old 4 point mule deer. They get way bigger than that 🤣🤣🤣
 
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