Public land insights, by Chris Madson

[Big Fin]

I've always liked reading pieces by Chris Madson. He has professional insight that is helpful, combined with a very good way of filtering the buckwheat from the bullchit.

http://www.wyofile.com/column/selli...tm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weeklynewsletter

Worth the time to read if you are a public land hunter.

 

[BuzzH]

Well worth the read...probably the best single piece of writing I have seen that covers the ridiculous idea of transferring public lands to the States.

 

[Straight Arrow]

His Wyoming public land perspective has enabled him to clearly and factually describe this issue. Thanks for the link to the good read.

 

[Trigger50]

Nicely done.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Thanks for sharing Randy, I'm passing this one along. Great read.

 

[DRAFTSTUD]

Real good read. John

 

[Revharvey9576]

Great read!! I've only been to WY once but am planning a 2nd trip this year. Absolutely would love to live there...but not feasible right now.

I sure hope my kids can enjoy the same DIY adventures I've been introduced to. THE WEST IS THE BEST!

 

[Big Foot]

Thanks for posting.

 

[Southwind]

I just shared this on FB, hoping those not as aware of the issue will read.

 

[TheTone]

Thanks, shared on FB as well

 

[Paul in Idaho]

Excellent article. Thank you for posting this.

 

[double_a85]

That was a clear, well written article that steps through all the b.s getting thrown around. Thank you for posting it.

 

[BlakeA]

Great read!! Thanks for sharing

 

[Nameless Range]

A good read. Thanks for sharing.

 

[wdkrings]

Anyone who hasn't read 'The Unsung Value of BLM Lands' needs to look that one up as well. Hal Herring knows how to write a good article. It was originally printed in a Field and Stream a couple years back.

Worth a google search, but I'll try to find the link.

 

[BuzzH]

This article needs to stay active so nobody misses it....

 

[1_pointer]

It is a good article, but I think he missed a pretty big point. To paraphrase he mentions how approximately 60% of federal land is in need of improvement. However, he doesn't give any numbers to the amount that has improved over say the last 50 years. Speaking mostly of range/grazing land, I'd hazard a guess that on average it much "better" than it was 50 years ago. Yes, much of that can still be better than it is, but it also needs to point out that the system in place has improved overall conditions.

 

[Whiptail]

I bet the people who vehemently oppose the transfer of federal lands the states are the same ones who did everything possible to keep nonresidents from hunting in their states on federal land.

 

[shoots-straight]

I bet the people who vehemently oppose the transfer of federal lands the states are the same ones who did everything possible to keep nonresidents from hunting in their states on federal land.

Whip, what the Hell are you talking about? Where are residents stopping NR from hunting in their state?

 

[Big Fin]

I bet the people who vehemently oppose the transfer of federal lands the states are the same ones who did everything possible to keep nonresidents from hunting in their states on federal land.

Vehemently oppose the transfer of federal lands - Guilty as charged

Did everything possible to keep nonresidents from hunting in their states on federal land -