It’s great to see all those towns on the list out west. I love visiting western MT and could absolutely live there. I enjoy the quiet of the eastern part of this state. There are a surprising number of people from WA and CA starting to move out here though too. 🤔
Exactly. I couldn't take it anymore so I switched. AT&T had better pricing, gave me a free phone, and has significantly better service in MN. No issues out west either thus far. So really, I can't blame them for switching.
I would put more faith in Starlink to overhaul the FAA communications...
I'm not sure what you are getting at, but I'm NOT advocating for leasing ground. Actually, quite the opposite. I refuse to lease ground. I purchased a small farm in 2015, and hunt it and land in the west. Though not advocating for it, it seems it is the way of the future. Like it or not...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Randy has done a remarkable job pulling together this information so first and foremost, check out the podcasts and videos he's put together. He does a solid job of explaining the differences and why we all lose out if this happens.
But, the TLDR of it is that states like Wyoming do not allow...
A couple things to unpack with this post.
1. You play the downtrodden NR victim card way too much.
2. Residents of Western States owe you nothing, least of all a hunting license.
3. If you don't like the way a specific state wants to deal with their license allocations, stay home and hunt...
The sun shines in Anchorage about 50 days a year if you're lucky. We get about 12 days above 70. You get used to it but even when it's sunny it's nothing like sun in the west.
You'll be isolated and it's expensive to leave. Airline tickets tend to be about 25-50% more. But you can find...
Ya I was reading Oregon St is making a deal to play the mountain west schools next year , I’m still bummed the conference my dad grew up with that I came to love and follow with a passion the Pac 10 , is gone…. my dad is a big Oregon State fan and to see that school become an after thought...