Recent content by Elky Welky
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Bozeman: is it really that bad anymore?
I feel like there’s something out there that already exists… I can’t quite recall. Starts with a “K” ends with an “A”. I think there’s an “O” in there somewhere…- Elky Welky
- Post #763
- Forum: MONTANA
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Bozeman: is it really that bad anymore?
It will be interesting to see if SCOTUS upholds the 9th circuit ruling that determined it violates the 8th amendment (cruel and unusual punishment) to ticket homeless people for sleeping outside. This article makes it seem they will overturn that ruling, at which point I would expect Bozeman to...- Elky Welky
- Post #759
- Forum: MONTANA
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Bozeman: is it really that bad anymore?
Popped up in my feed today. Not sure if it has made its way to this thread. https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/hunters-moving-to-montana/- Elky Welky
- Post #756
- Forum: MONTANA
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
That's a wholly separate story, but I strongly share this sentiment. Hunter numbers dwindling nationwide yet increasing in western states is a lose/lose. The wildlife/habitat loses because of the pressure, locals aren't happy, and without people advocating in their home states, we are all losing...- Elky Welky
- Post #91
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
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- Post #171
- Forum: Deer
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Montana Mule Deer Raffle
Hey I'm sorry you had that experience! Since this is technically gambling, credit cards aren't allowed by law. Debit or check only. I think that was addressed very early in this thread and it is also on the website. If I could change that law on my own I would. I think more people would have put in.- Elky Welky
- Post #169
- Forum: Deer
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
Hate to break it to you @Gerald Martin, and much respect, but I think the troll crown goes to Greenhorn, or whatever he calls himself these days.- Elky Welky
- Post #82
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
@Sytes Hunt Quietly spending their time attacking BHA over Hunt Quietly's definition of R3 is an example of a trend I'm seeing, here and elsewhere, of attacking conservation orgs and their volunteers instead of using one's platform/voice to advance our shared goals, focusing on the real issues...- Elky Welky
- Post #79
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
I kinda enjoy the cynical @SAJ-99. And to be frank, I don't get my drive to volunteer for these causes from random people on the internet (I'd worry about anyone who does). It comes entirely from a lifetime of hunting and fishing in places I love, a deep care for these habitats and the species...- Elky Welky
- Post #69
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
Thanks David! Just to clarify, that was one member, and he had no support from the rest of the board on that because it was his issue, and he left because of it. We felt strongly that it isn't our job to police other chapters, and if someone is going to donate a gun to raffle and help the cause...- Elky Welky
- Post #62
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/montana_bha_spring_newsletter https://www.backcountryhunters.org/montana_bha_s_2023_legislative_session_recap https://www.backcountryhunters.org/montana_bha_2023_year_in_review First link is to the spring newsletter so you can get a snapshot of boots on the...- Elky Welky
- Post #39
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
That was part of my problem with the instagram post I saw where they said they did an "analysis" of the BCJ and determined that 50% of BHA's work is R3. Pint nights, fundraisers, and any educational event seem to fit in their own overbroad definition. Based on their analysis, does getting a beer...- Elky Welky
- Post #30
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
My post wasn't meant to offend all the grassroots orgs and individuals that do great work. If that was misconstrued, then I apologize. The point was that we are in this together. And a problem I keep seeing is that every time someone raises a real issue, there are individuals that seem more...- Elky Welky
- Post #23
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
I assumed you'd have some pithy wisdom for us @Ben Long, which is why I tagged you in this post. Thanks!- Elky Welky
- Post #21
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Stop Blaming Conservation Orgs
I appreciate it Ben. I'm working on it, which was the point of the post. It's just too tiring, and there's so much work to do. As you know too well, I also love a good argument, and sometimes it's too easy to take the bait. Or be the bait.- Elky Welky
- Post #17
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
