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First Bugles of the Fall
Bachelor groups are breaking up and bulls are going looking for cows. -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
Not sure if anyone is looking at the data that is provided with that Montana Hunters First survey, but some of it is pretty interesting. There's been a big jump in both R and NR license sales in the past 10 years... -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
https://fwp.mt.gov/legislature/montana-hunters-first-act-hb-568 Here’s everyone chance to give their input on the impact of NR hunters in Montana. -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
There is a lot of truth to this. Colorado moved their season dates back around 5 years ago and it sounds like it has had a huge effect on the number of mature bucks, even with their short seasons. -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
It would be interesting to know how much of that has to do with OTC cow hunting and/or paid shoulder season hunts. I’d bet that has something to do with it. -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
Lately, the only time those quotas change is when they’re increased. -
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Need a movie…
I’ll second that one. The WWII special narrated by Tom Hanks is also really good. It’s also on Prime. No Country for Old Men Braveheart The Town- bigsky2
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
I have seen some, but it was old data. I don't believe FWP collects that info anymore. -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
Those permit numbers were proposed by your ex-commissioner, the same one that decided we should hand out archery antelope permits like they’re candy. I believe the reason they’ve remained unchanged is because of outfitters that want those numbers high, as well as locals and some individuals on... -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
I know this is a mule deer thread but pressure from OTC cow elk hunting is a pretty big issue in region 4. -
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Changes to MT Upland Season - Resident Priority Takes Effect This Year
We don't need to prioritize habitat anymore, we're expanding the pheasant release program. 😒 -
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Montana Mule Deer Mismanagement
If you want to see any change you better care, at least a little bit. Gianforte is pretty connected with MOGA. I think he is often at their annual convention. FWP takes their marching orders from Gianforte. Hell, even a lot of the commission's amendments are drafted by MOGA. Its unfortunate, but...
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