Congress sets federal grazing rates. The administering agencies have zero role in setting the rate.
Timber sales are put out on bid. Absent placing a minimum bid, which I’m not sure federal law allows them to do, it is what it is.
I’ve yet to see the OP say anything positive about federal...
Can we finally agree that one, none of them were good shots and two, they were way out over their skis and lack the skill set to do what they were trying to do? Or are these still in question?
They do react differently. And everyone that didn’t die with a half a minute and went more than about 50 yards was a shitty shot, plain and simple.
To reiterate, there is absolutely no $*)Q!#@$ way three “good shots” occurred (or one for that matter) if an animal is able to travel almost five...