Reduction in number of NR deer licenses

[mtmuley]

Who needs to shoot a mule deer doe anywhere and why?

I apply for the tag where I live and throw it away. mtmuley

 

[Treeshark]

Sure some have dropped off but the program is not dieing.

Yes it is, and reducing NR funding is only going to hasten its demise.

As for telling Montana residents how to manage “their resource…” This is a forum primarily focused on discussing DIY public land hunting, which is what I am doing (respectfully, I hope and endeavor to continue). If only Montana residents are allowed to participate in the discussion, I’m sure @Big Fin will be sure to let me know.

 

[DFS]

Yes it is, and reducing NR funding is only going to hasten its demise.

As for telling Montana residents how to manage “their resource…” This is a forum primarily focused on discussing DIY public land hunting, which is what I am doing (respectfully, I hope and endeavor to continue). If only Montana residents are allowed to participate in the discussion, I’m sure @Big Fin will be sure to let me know.

Have you even bought one of these tags that you desire so much?

 

[Forkyfinder]

Yes it is, and reducing NR funding is only going to hasten its demise.

As for telling Montana residents how to manage “their resource…” This is a forum primarily focused on discussing DIY public land hunting, which is what I am doing (respectfully, I hope and endeavor to continue). If only Montana residents are allowed to participate in the discussion, I’m sure @Big Fin will be sure to let me know.

Adding funding (payments are 4x what they were) did nothing for enrollment. Its not about the money.

 

[Treeshark]

Adding funding (payments are 4x what they were) did nothing for enrollment. Its not about the money.

Great point. So the program is doomed regardless.

Now what?

 

[Hobbes]

Yes it is, and reducing NR funding is only going to hasten its demise.

As for telling Montana residents how to manage “their resource…” This is a forum primarily focused on discussing DIY public land hunting, which is what I am doing (respectfully, I hope and endeavor to continue). If only Montana residents are allowed to participate in the discussion, I’m sure @Big Fin will be sure to let me know.

You have every right but we have different ideas of respectful and I would label it as instigating. However, its an open forum, feel free to continue and I'll just choose to ignore.

 

[DFS]

Great point. So the program is doomed regardless.

Now what?

Again I have had landowners tell me if we weren’t hunting mule deer when they are most vulnerable they would allow access but someone needs to protect the deer.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Great point. So the program is doomed regardless.

Now what?

Likely the same bma properties or close stay enrolled.

At worst - MT R tag prices increase 15 bucks. Whoopeeee

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

Have you even bought one of these tags that you desire so much?

He’s waiting for an ultra wealthy relative to kick it - so he can finally enjoy some good hunting.

 

[Treeshark]

Again I have had landowners tell me if we weren’t hunting mule deer when they are most vulnerable they would allow access but someone needs to protect the deer.

No argument there. 10/1-10/31 would probably solve a lot of the current problems as far as I can tell.

 

[Treeshark]

He’s waiting for an ultra wealthy relative to kick it - so he can finally enjoy some good hunting.

It’s not about me. It’s about what’s best for the resource

 

[DFS]

I kept a rutting 3x3 from being killed on my property, but he was too dumb to stay and went to the neighbors.

Takes a big block of private to save a deer.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Again I have had landowners tell me if we weren’t hunting mule deer when they are most vulnerable they would allow access but someone needs to protect the deer.

If thats the case - they can be a bma closed for rifle season

 

[DFS]

It’s not about me. It’s about what’s best for the resource

And tonight we celebrate 2500 less nonresidents on the landscape come November.

 

[Hem]

I apply for the tag where I live and throw it away. mtmuley

I agree. But.
Bumped in to a guy that was setting up a camp to hunt md does. Just got off the river from fishing. I gave him an explanation why I oppose killing them.
But then he confessed being 75 years old and how he was happy to hunt them. I felt bad I judged him. If the tags are available for purchase is it the hunters fault?

 

[Forkyfinder]

If the tags are available for purchase is it the hunters fault?

Nope.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

And tonight we celebrate 2500 less nonresidents on the landscape come November.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

I agree. But.
Bumped in to a guy that was setting up a camp to hunt md does. Just got off the river from fishing. I gave him an explanation why I oppose killing them.
But then he confessed being 75 years old and how he was happy to hunt them. I felt bad I judged him. If the tags are available for purchase is it the hunters fault?

I’m gearing up to be an elderly coyote and prairie dog hunter. I’d leave those mule deer does alone at 57, 75, or 95 years old. He’d survive too.

 

[seeth07]

If only I had a dollar for every thread created regarding Montana Mule Deer and a penny for every post I think I'd have enough money now to solve the problem because I could buy out the ranching lobby that influences the politics.

 

[Hem]

I’m gearing up to be an elderly coyote and prairie dog hunter. I’d leave those mule deer does alone at 57, 75, or 95 years old. He’d survive too.

Sure, I feel the same way. The guy was just happy to be out hunting for something. I can't blame him. But it shows how uninformed people are about the status of certain game populations.