NEHunter,
As a taxpaying U.S. citizen, the taxes you pay that go to wildlife in Wyoming wouldnt pay for a package of chewing gum...FACT.
You ARE NOT entitled to hunt in any other state except the one you live in. Each state has the Federal, legal authority to discriminate against NR hunters...and that includes not allowing you to hunt/fish a single animal.
S.339...read it and dry those crocodile tears:
The bill creates an exemption to the dormant Commerce Clause in order to give each state the right to regulate access to hunting and fishing. This is done by a renunciation of federal interest in regulating hunting and fishing. The reasons for creating this exception include the following:
Allowing states to distinguish and/or discriminate between residents and non-residents ensures the protection of state wildlife and protects resident hunting and fishing opportunities.
Protecting the public interest of individual states’ conservation efforts. Sportsmen and local organizations are extremely active in the conservation of fish and game. They support wildlife conservation through taxes, fees, and locally led non-profit conservation efforts.
Respecting the traditional authority of individual states. The regulation of wildlife has traditionally been within a state’s purview. It is in the best interest of the state and federal governments to ensure that states retain the authority to regulate wildlife.
Now that we've established that States can discriminate against NR's do you still feel the need to tell me what you feel you're "entitled" to?
You're entitled to sing the fuggin' blues when it comes to how you're discrimated against as a NR...and thats about all you're entitled to.
Now, I'm agreeing with you that this current bill is crap, I also made it clear that I'll testify against it. But, you dragging a bunch of unfounded bullchit into the discussion isnt helping you any.
Wyoming residents are extremely, and I mean extremely, generous when it comes to NR's. We make 20-40% of ALL big-game licenses (moose, sheep, goat, elk, deer, antelope, etc.) available to NR's...we arent required to give NR's a single one. Further, you'll look for a long g-damn time to find a state, other than Wyoming that gives NR's this kind of opportunity at species like moose and sheep.
I cant believe the R's arent asking for legislation to reduce it to not more than 10%, like most neighboring states do.
If I were a NR of Wyoming I think I'd be cautious when chewing the Residents ass over what you feel "entitled to"...
Best advice you'll get all day.
