El Jason
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Should I be buying my bear tag tonight?
Will market volatility and or heath concerns with the virus influence your western hunting plans
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El Jason
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I meant it somewhat in jest. I hope they do enforce it. I see too many folks being cavalier about it. Im still thinking there is a decent chance of spring bear hunting. If not, it’s a 25 dollar tag and I’ll try to fill it in September.
runningmt
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That would be the most likely situation! Fortunately I’ve already got my tags for this year!
Northwoods Labs
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Wisconsin hunting, fishing, public lands remain open. Per the WDNR:
"There are a series of fake social media posts circulating that suggest that various hunting and fishing seasons are canceled or postponed this year. This is not true!
Wisconsin DNR has not suspended, altered or changed any hunting, fishing, or trapping seasons or regulations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are continuing to receive up-to-date information. Should there be any changes, we will get word out immediately via DNR social media as well as at dnr.wi.gov.
Please do your part to stop the spread of false information: use trusted sources to get your facts. We here at Wisconsin DNR are your trusted source for all things related to hunting, fishing, and trapping in the state. Help us spread the word by correcting posts you see stating false information.
And if you head out to enjoy the outdoors, please remember that distance is key during this public health emergency. Under the Safer at Home order, we must do all that we can to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Staying home as much as possible and limiting travel to your community is the best way to lower COVID-19 infection rates."
I have no plans to hunt out west this year, but was planning on fishing and camping in the Gallatin NF this summer. No sure if I will be going or not. I am not worried about myself, although am worried about my dad. He owns an auto repair station and are open and busy now, but it would be really tough if he had to shut down for a period of time.
"There are a series of fake social media posts circulating that suggest that various hunting and fishing seasons are canceled or postponed this year. This is not true!
Wisconsin DNR has not suspended, altered or changed any hunting, fishing, or trapping seasons or regulations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are continuing to receive up-to-date information. Should there be any changes, we will get word out immediately via DNR social media as well as at dnr.wi.gov.
Please do your part to stop the spread of false information: use trusted sources to get your facts. We here at Wisconsin DNR are your trusted source for all things related to hunting, fishing, and trapping in the state. Help us spread the word by correcting posts you see stating false information.
And if you head out to enjoy the outdoors, please remember that distance is key during this public health emergency. Under the Safer at Home order, we must do all that we can to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Staying home as much as possible and limiting travel to your community is the best way to lower COVID-19 infection rates."
I have no plans to hunt out west this year, but was planning on fishing and camping in the Gallatin NF this summer. No sure if I will be going or not. I am not worried about myself, although am worried about my dad. He owns an auto repair station and are open and busy now, but it would be really tough if he had to shut down for a period of time.
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I listened in. No further NR spring/summer license sales. Tags already purchased are valid. Can still buy fall tags and put in for controlled hunts for now.
ImBillT
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I’m far more concerned about the human reaction to this than I am about the virus. That said, September is a long way away, and I think it’s going to take an awful lot of bad to keep people panicked for that long.
El Jason
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So the way I’m reading this, when their stay at home order is lifted, tag sales will resume?
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Basically yes, it will just require a vote to rescind.
El Jason
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So really it’s not a big deal, because traveling there to hunt would have been in violation of the order in the first place.
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Pretty much. I was curious if they were going to make a call re: fall, but not for now.
I am interested to see what WY does for the shed opener on 5/1, which brings WAY more traffic than spring tags, at least on this half of the state.
I am interested to see what WY does for the shed opener on 5/1, which brings WAY more traffic than spring tags, at least on this half of the state.
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Somewhat tangential, but it’s an effect: Don’t bother trying to send in routine maintenance to Swaro right now. I have an eyepiece that needs attention but their shop services are mostly not available due to shutdowns.
COVID19 | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Let’s hope the experts are wrong again otherwise some of these predicted dates could have major implications for fall Colorado hunts.
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None of those dates suggest to me a good outlook for the fall.COVID19 | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
covid19.colorado.gov
Let’s hope the experts are wrong again otherwise some of these predicted dates could have major implications for fall Colorado hunts.
thusby
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I'm already making plans to do most of my hunting at home this fall. New Mexico and Montana apps are already in, so too late there. I'm hoping I don't draw in either state to be honest.
COVID19 | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Let’s hope the experts are wrong again otherwise some of these predicted dates could have major implications for fall Colorado hunts.
my colorado apps are in, hopefully they don't restrict residents from doing their thing
those model results definitely paint a bleak picture for freedom in the fall and I think it' safe to assume many states will be painting similar pictures
still haven't done my wyoming apps, wondering if i should bother. but i will bother, if i can go, i want my tags, if i can't go i'm sure i'll get the money back
BuzzH
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If I were the GF commissions in any state, I would be holding a special meeting right now to address the concerns of tag refunds.
I would tell people to apply at their own risk and no refunds, period.
I would tell people to apply at their own risk and no refunds, period.
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A model is a model, but it does makes sense. You flatten the curve you push effects out, no way around it unless a vaccine/effective treatment hits.COVID19 | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Let’s hope the experts are wrong again otherwise some of these predicted dates could have major implications for fall Colorado hunts.
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