Opening public access in the Big Snowys?

[elkduds]

Somewhere over the rainbow

Montana Land Purchase Could Unlock 100,000 Public Acres in the Big Snowy Mountains

 

[GoGriz]

That is pretty cool - seems like a good thing for all as long as it makes it to the finish line.

 

[MTHunter1321]

Would be fantastic, only if they limited to walk in only, no access from dec 1 - May, and if they could actually limit the number of hunters that would be even better. Won’t take long for the elk to realize the pressure and it turns into a ghost town. I’ve hunted this exact piece of ground prior to the land owner passing and it is exceptional, but if there’s 100 hunters on it the N Bar will just add to their herd.

 

[dk88]

This would be amazing but im probably a little partial since I live within a few hours of this area. I would hope the limited entry elk tag would at least help with limiting pressure and I would support mostly walk-in access.

 

[Hem]

Would be fantastic, only if they limited to walk in only, no access from dec 1 - May, and if they could actually limit the number of hunters that would be even better. Won’t take long for the elk to realize the pressure and it turns into a ghost town. I’ve hunted this exact piece of ground prior to the land owner passing and it is exceptional, but if there’s 100 hunters on it the N Bar will just add to their herd.

Same experience.
Yep, won't take long to screw this area up.
Walk-in only from Judith road, with limitations.

 

[MTGomer]

Quick look at a map shows this unlocking access to exactly 0 acres of public land.
All of the big snowies are currently accessible.

 

[Carnage2011]

Quick look at a map shows this unlocking access to exactly 0 acres of public land.
All of the big snowies are currently accessible.

My thoughts as well. You may have to walk a little farther, but this doesn't open anything up that isn't already accessible.