I’ve started to avoid opening weekend and started hunting during the week following it. Avoid the craziness of the first weekend and have a better quality hunt with less people around. You’ll still have some pressure but nothing like the opener.
Was adding the female sub quotas to region 4 Montana black bear regulations discussed at all during this process or added on later? I didn’t remember hearing anything about it and noticed it while looking through the 2026 regulations.
I have a 23 RMAX2 1000 with the yamaha soft enclosure and the factory heater installed. I would look for a better enclosure and heating system if you want something to really take the chill off. I ride a decent amount during the winter until there’s enough snow for a snowmobile. It’s a nice...