In eastern MT where they are the only predators besides us, they definitely take their toll(mostly on fawns), so I don’t think you can discount the effect they have in a lot of areas. That being said, they aren’t as big of an issue as human take from mismanagement and weather(drought/bad...
Point restrictions flat out don’t work, at least not with muleys. They literally have the opposite effect of what people advocating for them want. Lol. I didn’t take what you said as being judgy. My feelings have always been that everyone with a tag should be allowed to shoot what they want...
I do fully agree with you on this. At the same time, we can’t pretend that a hunter that has to have a tag every year and kill a buck of any size every year is somehow more noble than the hunter who only targets big bucks and doesn’t kill a buck every year. I think there are good and bad to both...
Antler restrictions are great for killing off all the good genetics in mule deer and allowing 3 points to do the breeding similar to how lengthy rut seasons kill off most every up and comer by allowing hunters to cherry pick the 2-3 year olds with any potential.
I think Wyoming does a nice job of mixing opportunity and managing for some age class as well with their regional tags and LE permits. There are other factors at play that biologists can’t control and certainly make their jobs challenging like legislatures that don’t care about anything beyond...
If there was any actual sense in the way non resident tags are allocated, the number that has been issued wouldn’t be nearly as big of an issue. Also, the biggest hurdle to any positive change, in my opinion, is MT residents unwilling to sacrifice any of their opportunity. Im sure residents in...
I looked into pressure treated, and it wasn’t recommended for aluminum boats because of chemicals used to treat it can cause oxidation with the aluminum I guess.
About 400 miles away is the nearest. Leaning toward ordering it. Not sure how much shipping is. Guessing a lot. Probably have to look into it. The perks of living in the middle of nowhere.
I checked with the only one within 3 hours of us and they order it from the lumber store they ever need it. Of course, none of them will special order the smaller amount I need. Lol.
The floor on my 20 year old Lund was rotten so I tore it out. I was looking to replace with marine grade plywood but no one anywhere near me has it or will order it. Anyone have any other ideas as far as similar quality plywood that would work or know of reputable places to order marine grade...
I feel your frustration. I have a pretty good paying job but far from wealthy. It feels like there is no getting ahead between probably a fairly average mortgage for today, a car payment, retirement contributions, and taxes along with the other typical bills. I basically quit spending money on...
I don’t generally have a problem with the number of NR tags issued and certainly understand the $ value they bring to conservation. I do however think the way they are distributed is a major problem. There shouldn’t be any statewide general tags issued to NR’s and should be species specific in...
I try to get my kids as many opportunities as possible hunting and fishing. They’ve killed some good and average bucks starting from age 10, and we had a blast together doing it. I did a lot of getting them set up for the shot(tri pod resting aim) to where some might say I made it too easy for...