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Dear WDFW:I would like a permit to set "conibear type traps set under water and non-strangling foot snares"Sitka-Blacktail said they were legal for damage control. Also could you send me a pamphlet describing these types of traps and how they work for wolves because I have no clue how an underwater conibear is suppost to capture a wolf, and don't even know what a "non-strangling foot snares" is....~ThanksKFhunter
Quote from: bearpaw on February 20, 2014, 04:39:13 PMIn 2005 the Banderob’s processed 205 elk, the majority for nonresident hunters. In 2013 they processed 31 elk for mostly resident hunters. Wolves have certainly affected local businesses and I feel for the people like the Banderobs. Out of state hunters spend a lot of money through motels, restaurants, bars, processing, taxidermists, etc. I am not rich and am on a tight budget, but I always make a point to spend money in the community where I am hunting.So answer this. Am I doing more to help local businesses by perpetuating the myth that the elk in Montana and Idaho are decimated, or do I try and tell people the truth that there is still very good hunting there? It amazes my how many people simply think there are no elk left and that's not true. I have no agenda and nothing to gain here, other than trying to help folks see that they can still hunt Idaho and Montana and have a good hunt.Signed,A wolf lover
In 2005 the Banderob’s processed 205 elk, the majority for nonresident hunters. In 2013 they processed 31 elk for mostly resident hunters.
One could argue you're driving away dollars from local business in WA by sending people to MT/ID/WY promising them awesome hunts. How many people after reading you or Idahohntrs post said they would be hunting ID from now on and screw WA?I remember quite a few, if I were a motel owner in a small hunting community I'd be irritated you're saying the hunting is just fine in MT.I'd also be screaming for WDFW to ensure Elk hunting for future generations right here at home
Well you could tell em all where the wolf free honey holes are
The reason why the ammount of wolves is important is because the effect opportunity. If people goout hunting and dont see animals they get discouraged. Some will give it a year or two, some will move to a different area and many will just hang up thier gear. People dont pay high prices to hunt out of state for mediocre hunting, I know I wont and that is likely one of the reasons why WA has so little out of state hunters here. There was a time when you could go Anywhere in Id and see pleny of elk.I started my hunting as a duck hunter. I went deer hunting once but lost interest because there wasn't enough action/deer. For all of its double speak Wdfw doesnt do much to recruit hunters, but does plenty to frustrate the hunters it still.has.
Quote from: Special T on February 21, 2014, 07:55:10 AMThe reason why the ammount of wolves is important is because the effect opportunity. If people goout hunting and dont see animals they get discouraged. Some will give it a year or two, some will move to a different area and many will just hang up thier gear. People dont pay high prices to hunt out of state for mediocre hunting, I know I wont and that is likely one of the reasons why WA has so little out of state hunters here. There was a time when you could go Anywhere in Id and see pleny of elk.I started my hunting as a duck hunter. I went deer hunting once but lost interest because there wasn't enough action/deer. For all of its double speak Wdfw doesnt do much to recruit hunters, but does plenty to frustrate the hunters it still.has.So hunting is all about success and not about challenging yourself? I guess that's probably why people hire a guide or hunt game ranches. They don't want to feel like a failure or don t want to make the effort to do what it takes to be successful. To me a successful hunt is being in the outdoors, maybe sharing a camp with good friends or family, and matching wits with whatever game is in the area. I have many times hunted an area with slim pickings and once hunted a Texas game farm by invitation. I guarantee you if I had to make a choice which I would rather do, I'd choose the slim pickings free range hunt 100% of the time. It's a lot more satisfying when you have success. No time spent in the woods should be considered failure, even when you come home empty handed.
Quote from: Sitka_Blacktail on February 21, 2014, 09:14:07 AMQuote from: Special T on February 21, 2014, 07:55:10 AMThe reason why the ammount of wolves is important is because the effect opportunity. If people goout hunting and dont see animals they get discouraged. Some will give it a year or two, some will move to a different area and many will just hang up thier gear. People dont pay high prices to hunt out of state for mediocre hunting, I know I wont and that is likely one of the reasons why WA has so little out of state hunters here. There was a time when you could go Anywhere in Id and see pleny of elk.I started my hunting as a duck hunter. I went deer hunting once but lost interest because there wasn't enough action/deer. For all of its double speak Wdfw doesnt do much to recruit hunters, but does plenty to frustrate the hunters it still.has.So hunting is all about success and not about challenging yourself? I guess that's probably why people hire a guide or hunt game ranches. They don't want to feel like a failure or don t want to make the effort to do what it takes to be successful. To me a successful hunt is being in the outdoors, maybe sharing a camp with good friends or family, and matching wits with whatever game is in the area. I have many times hunted an area with slim pickings and once hunted a Texas game farm by invitation. I guarantee you if I had to make a choice which I would rather do, I'd choose the slim pickings free range hunt 100% of the time. It's a lot more satisfying when you have success. No time spent in the woods should be considered failure, even when you come home empty handed.Translation:Wolves will make you a better hunter so be thankful for that.