UT changing up OTC Elk hunting

[Ben Lamb]

Not posting this to bag on UT, but curious as to folks' thoughts on the issue. As every state seems to deal with an influx of new residents, increased useage of the wildlife resource, etc seems like this isn't too far fetched to see happening elsewhere.

Utah DWR proposes changes to elk hunt permit process

The DWR says changes are needed because elk hunt permit demand has grown and has thereby created technical problems.

kslnewsradio.com

 

[BlakeA]

This will be the case everywhere in the not too distant future.

 

[appaloosa]

Utah has a people problem, and unlike many other places, theirs is self-inflicted.

 

[Pucky Freak]

It’s overdue. It will be overdue in a lot of other places too before long. OTC with caps is only a good idea when demand slightly surpasses supply. OTC without caps is only a good idea when demand is lower than supply.

 

[Carnage2011]

Utah doesn't have a ton of elk, especially where they allow OTC hunters. This is probably necessary for them.

 

[Cheesehead]

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

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Bro…

Not cool

Spot burning is a real dbag move

 

[TheTone]

Isn’t it great when recruiting new hunters effects the ability to retain the ones you already had

 

[geetar]

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So what you’re saying is Utah is making them faster that West Virginia can kill em?

 

[Nick87]

Isn’t it great when recruiting new hunters effects the ability to retain the ones you already had

Yup

 

[FlatlanderAZ]

Between Newberg and Hush putting this stuff on blast, we can expect plenty more of this.