LO Battle Ahead?

[Treeshark]

Any idea what the name of the last 50 page thread on this topic?

Search the word “treecarp,” it’ll be up towards the top

 

[Forkyfinder]

Search the word “treecarp,” it’ll be up towards the top

My finest contribution to HT is bestowing that name

 

[rjthehunter]

In my defense 2 of those bull tags are elk and 1 was a happy little accident. How will you feel about this when they take a tag that would have been yours and sell it to treeshark? You don’t think the outfitters are gonna kick and scream to keep the nr opportunity and still scalp these lo tags? I’m dead set against this

Couldn't WY limit the number of LO tags that are sold to outfitters?

 

[seeth07]

What don’t you like about Colorado’s setup? From my point of view, their’s is fairly well-structured.

1st requirement is it has to be agricultural land. That isn't exactly what I would call "prime traditional elk/deer habitat". The program should be about providing incentives for creating, keeping and/or maintaining native habitats to the area for the wildlife that benefit in that ecosystem from natural habitats.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Couldn't WY limit the number of LO tags that are sold to outfitters?

Could. You want to see them lobbying in cheyenne every year for more?

 

[rjthehunter]

Could. You want to see them lobbying in cheyenne every year for more?

Don't they already do that?

 

[Forkyfinder]

Don't they already do that?

Not with the same fire they would if they have a shortcut to clients.

 

[BuzzH]

Don't they already do that?

No.

 

[Archer86]

12 pages in. Anyone's mind changed yet?

I was kind of considering supporting land owner tags then I pulled my head out of my ass and realized its a terrible idea.

 

[Buschy]

I was kind of considering supporting land owner tags then I pulled my head out of my ass and realized its a terrible idea.

More people should follow your lead Archer86. It makes evaluating issues much easier.

 

[SAJ-99]

You can hunt wyoming every year if you put in a little effort. I could easily have a bull elk tag every year if I didn't live in a western state its not as easy as it was 5 years ago but you guys complaining because you cant hunt the state of your choice on the drop of a hat is funny.

This is the first year in 13 that I won't archery hunt elk (2 of those WY, solidifying your other point), and it isn't for lack of trying this year. Certainly a lack of luck, LOL. Point being, the increase in demand is real. That increase helps justify the states' increasing costs. I hesitate to image what happens to these state wildlife agencies in an economic downturn or if that demand took a serious hit for any other reason.

 

[Hammsolo]

Drive to public land. Go hunting. Drive home.

Really? This seems contradictory, or you’re arguing against your best interest.

 

[Forkyfinder]

I was kind of considering supporting land owner tags then I pulled my head out of my ass and realized its a terrible idea.

hes hoping for a 2k land owner tag

 

[WapitiBob]

hes hoping for a 2k land owner tag

I quit buying when 34 lo tags went to $3500 ten years ago. Scrub units like 53 are going for that and 45 are going for even more.

 

[Treeshark]

Really? This seems contradictory, or you’re arguing against your best interest.

I’m not sure what you mean.

That DIY-style of hunt is available with unit-wide landowner tags, why would that be contradictory?

 

[rjthehunter]

"We want to increase access and opportunity for all."

Let's make landowner tags transferable.

"No we don't want those people to have access or opportunity. Just the family of landowners." The kinds of people who can probably afford landowner tags in UT.


I didn't realize so many people were against more hunting opportunities.

 

[Archer86]

"We want to increase access and opportunity for all."

Let's make landowner tags transferable.

"No we don't want those people to have access or opportunity. Just the family of landowners." The kinds of people who can probably afford landowner tags in UT.


I didn't realize so many people were against more hunting opportunities.

It won't make hunting opportunities for all just for a select group.

There is hunting opportunities for all currently It's no one else's fault but your own if you can't get a elk tag out west every year Just means you dont plan accordingly.

 

[rjthehunter]

It won't make hunting opportunities for all just for a select group.

There is hunting opportunities for all currently It's no one else's fault but your own if you can't get a elk tag out west every year Just means you dont plan accordingly.

Hunting is for a select group.

The best tags are allotted to a select group of highest point holders.

The wilderness in WY is only available to a select group (outfitted hunters or residents).

The majority of the tags are available to a select group (residents).

So in your mind, the piece to level the playing field is no landowner tags? Nothing about hunting and opportunity is "fair". A guy with a billion dollars can go hunt wherever he wants to. FYI, 99% of those guys aren't DIY hunters. They hire an outfitter. They have someone local provide the know-how and expertise.

I can get a tag when I want one. That has nothing to do with it.

 

[Forkyfinder]

That has nothing to do with it.

What does? I still dont really get the vibe.

Seems to be largely just bitterness.

 

[Treeshark]

Seems to be largely just bitterness.

I was just thinking this about the people strongly against them.

I suspect envy lies beneath the surface on this one for some posters, we see the same thing every time auction tags are discussed.