The bottom line is I'd expect to pay several thousand dollars to hunt another state. If you're planning on hunting any western state, you've obviously saved up or have the means to do so...that's all there is to it. To also argue and to get upset about increasing resident licenses from $12 to $25 doesn't hold much water with me. That's a couple packs of cigarettes and a six pack of beer to most. Nobody chose your occupation for you. If you're struggling over a $25 elk tag you need to reevaluate your life choices and maybe not hunt that year. Just my two cents.The simple truth is there's just a lot of jealousy toward residents that make sacrifices and live in states with good hunting.
Lots of suckers thrown in the dirt, foot stamping, and breath holding because they think they're entitled to the same as a NR.
Guess they'll just have to get over it, or die with it...really don't care which.