A lot of spot on information so far. Washington is really like 2 states. The eastern portion arid with terrain that varies from desert sage to forested mountains. Columbia and Snake river breaks with Sheep, Mule deer and Chucker's. Blue and Cascade Mountains hold Rocky Mountain Elk. Even good...
All valid points, though is your list of inequalities any different than West Virginia's? Mississippi's?
Some of the housing-to-income disparity could be pointed to the large package of benefits currently offered to State citizens of the ountain est. Maybe if that benefit package wasn't so...
I kind of like this idea.
One thing you will hear biologists say all the time when you propose a change, is that the pressure you remove in one HD will transfer to another. I've spoken to a few now whose decision rationale treat this as an unquestionable maxim, and I think it is true.
I'm...
I've been communicating quite a bit with Ryan the past month or so. We all owe the guy a big thank you for arguing (successfully) the corner crossing case. In that time, he's also become a staunch public land supporter. We need guys like this on our side.
He told me about a month ago he was...
Well, with my move out of state delayed due to the housing market being shit right now, the biggest benefit was the fact that I was able to hunt in South Dakota this fall. Originally when I took my new job it was a pretty big risk that I would be moved out west already, but the hunting forces...
This is going well. It’s just a matter of time before NRs lose all access. I personally would be okay with that. Either move out west or hunt whitetails elsewhere. Even though I have points in multiple states, I’d be okay giving them up to have better hunting in my own state and not have to deal...
Yes, absolutely my perspectives would be different. If I was living back in Big Falls Minnesota, say in a logging business with my brother, my perspectives would be way different than being a CPA who has lived in the west for 40 years.
I wouldn't have 30+ years of Trustee experience that gives...
If you want to know what our AI overlords suggest:
Addressing shortages in the Colorado River requires structural reform across hydrology, law, infrastructure, and agricultural economics. The system is chronically overallocated under the 1922 Colorado River Compact, and climate-driven...
I got this pile of crap sent to me today from Harriet Hagemans office:
On July 4th, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This is the completion of the budget reconciliation process, which allows for expedited consideration of certain tax, spending, and debt...
I've been a long time lurker for about 6 years now while trying to learn the tips and tricks of western hunting. Figured it was time to join the conversations and return the favor of what I've learned over the years.
My quick background: born and raised in Northern PA, spent my summers fishing...
I got the same BS response. In a nutshell, she's all for Lee's public land sell-off. Once they start selling it, there will be no end to it. I already sent a reply that she is going to piss-off a lot of Wyoming public land users with her Pro Lee stance, and she should ask the voters what they...
You or I can assume the reason why they moved from California to Montana. It might only be for tax reasons, or it might only be for outdoor recreation reasons. It might be some combination. It is speculation.
When I moved west many years ago, it came down to Wyoming or Montana. I chose Montana...
After 4 hunts over a 40 year period? You spend 5 days hunting out west every 10 years on average, yet think you deserve a say in how residents get to allocate tags and manage their states wildlife?
I've killed two elk in a year numerous times, typically a cow and a bull. Who are you to decide...