Reduction in number of NR deer licenses

[Gerald Martin]

Sales don’t seem like it would be that hard to track. Have no reason to not trust those

Be a pretty cool printout to check out Region XYZ in 2026 to see how many hunters hunted the unit, how many deer and elk were killed and if they were on private or public and then compare those with year end counts and track biologists recommendations for department policy and permit/B license allocations in next season setting process.

It would make it a lot easier for engaged citizens to advocate intelligently for their preferred agenda and a lot easier for FWP to show their reasoning and management goals.

 

[brockel]

I watched it with a group of North Dakotans. That deer herd failed because of winter drought and North Dakotans to the tune of 7 muley doe tags a piece who were “just happy to shoot something”. The fact is when I’m out and about I see nonresidents out numbering residents by a large margin. Nonresidents are a major factor in pressure in region 7. Maybe I just hunt stupid spots and don’t know what I’m doing.

On a different note I’m in talks with fwp to make nonresidents take a course before they get the privilege to come here. Basic things will be covered.

*How to drive safely on gravel roads.
*which side of the road to drive on
*how to park safely and not cause accidents
*how to defecate discreetly in the woods
* private/public boundaries
*staying on established roads
*reading and understanding travel management maps.

I’m just in the early stages so input would be appreciated.

Going to work one day a few years ago I stopped at cenex to fuel up. North Dakota pickup pulls up with a smaller trailer with sides on it hooked on the back. The pickup box and the trailer were completely full of deer. 5 guys jumped out of the pickup. Joked at them if they left any behind. They said they all had 5 mule deer doe tags and the A tag and they filled them all.

 

[brockel]

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Not me but I know the guy the nonresidents “hurt”.