Hunting Washington Forum

Drop in the bucket, this will have zero tangible effect in reducing pressure. But it will cause more point creep and price increases. Montana has had an influx of new residents and new resident hunters just like Idaho has over the last 5-10 years. Maybe it's time to look at some things that would actually help like *gasp* not having your general season run right through the heart of the rut and not killing a metric @#it ton of does?

they will increase the price and still sell out. Residents are happy, they make up for lost revenue, win win.

 

The logical outcome when the voters are angry, sell fewer NR tags and charge more to make the same money.  Right or wrong, it's their resource to manage.

Well done! I enjoyed the story, and am glad that you had the best experience possible. Hope your back forgives you soon.

they will increase the price and still sell out. Residents are happy, they make up for lost revenue, win win.

For anyone a little confused about the process of making applications for your specific deer and elk general tags, after buying your NR license, hit the Submit Application button at the top of the screen.  It'll say Controlled Hunt Application, but this is what you use for the general draw deer and elk applications.