I understand that 100% was just highlighting the fact that by you just saying NR contribute the tag price then they are actually doing more. You and I both know not all NR do but a lot of us spend a lot in a state beside just th3 license fee.
Awesome! Try living in a state your entire life, like my grandfather did in Montana, and never drawing a sheep or moose tag.
Thia is imo the dumbest argument nowadays on this topic. People WILL and ARE moving to other states bringing their political ideas with them too, just look at CO. And this creates a bigger problem and drain on species that are OTC to residents of the state.
There's no what about anything...I pointed out the exact problem and what's causing your fretting about the NAM...That’s a game of “whataboutism” I’m not really interested in playing. Hunting big game anywhere but your own state is going to be very very difficult ($$$) soon.
You know the old saying- you are going to run out of money before you run out of time
Wasn't making any gesture at all simply stating saying NR who draw a tag are only worth what the tag price is poor argument.
Classy response, but you didn’t explain what is preventing you or other NRs from moving to another state that provides you more of the hunting opportunities you desire.
I have nothing to gain personally from that corner crossing case, I don't apply there and my general elk tag isn't valid in that unit. Closest I've ever hunted to that unit is maybe 25 air miles away.
How is NM reserving all bighorn tags for residents going to help Buzz? Seems on this point, each state's ability to regulate tags however they like, he's damn consistent.
Because I didn't have to there is ABSOLUTELY nothing stopping me or anyone. And many are taking advantage of it. In 5 years when all OTC opportunities for residents are gone who are you going to blame?
I wouldn't expect you to, you do a ton and if you recall I sent you a message thanking you for everything. And i voluntarily sent my $$ and will again i think its a great cause and am very thankful for yourself and the others doing the physicla work. I cant so my $ is all i can help with, although it isnt much. You have made me want to be more involved. Was stating it seems like things are getting cherry picked on what NR can fight for and not.
I am entitle to NOTHING and know that 100%
It doesn't mean enough for 99.9% of the hunters to sacrifice anything more than a reasonable nr tag fee, let alone build a life around quality resident hunting and what it takes to do so.
I agree that it is more than just direct license sales. What percentage of those residents actually contribute time and attend meetings? They are likely a very active minority, just like other western states.
I'm not cherry picking anything, I'd battle corner crossing even if it was simply to hike or birdwatch.
Yes...exactly what I was thinking but I would shoot for "up to 10%" and allow residents to apply in both the resident and non resident draws with appropriate fees for both.
