I have not read the bill, and knew nothing of it until Rod pointed me here(remember, I live in a vacuum). That said I oppose unlimited permits in the breaks. I would assume this is for Archery only, and not rifle? If is for rifle, as the breaks herd will be gone in 2 weeks.
I am confused about this, on the thread about 143 everyone is crying loudly about equity and fairness for the NR, even playing fields and other BS. Now when a NR might be in your favorite elk hunting spot you cry foul? If this is truly about equity and "level playing fields" why are NR's limited to "up to 10%"? Do they not own the BLM, FS, equally with all of us? Should they not be given a shot at 100% of the LE permits on public lands?? Those of you who know me will understand the point I make, those of you who don't, well don't bother me with any questions, as I will not be back on this thread.
I would have been able to contemplate a "private land only" permit in some of these areas, as a guy on the outside looking in when it comes to elk. If the private lands were hunted harder then the elk may be more apt to disperse. I would not want a "PLO" permit forever, but with a 2-4 yr sunset and review, whatever was acceptable to all concerned.
Remember I am opposed to unlimited permits, but then again I was opposed to the numbers of permits in the breaks when this started.
To me a LE permit does not mean 90% of the R hunters who apply are successful.
