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From talking with Bios this hunt is officially over!
Quote from: Mxracer532 on August 27, 2015, 09:50:33 AMFrom talking with Bios this hunt is officially over!Bummer man, my bro has a muzzy in the west that were pretty much loosing all hope for... how fukd... once in a lifetime tag down the toilet.. should honor these tags for the next years season...
Quote from: Elkpiss on August 27, 2015, 10:08:20 AMQuote from: Mxracer532 on August 27, 2015, 09:50:33 AMFrom talking with Bios this hunt is officially over!Bummer man, my bro has a muzzy in the west that were pretty much loosing all hope for... how fukd... once in a lifetime tag down the toilet.. should honor these tags for the next years season... That is EXACTLY my thoughts as well and yes I would still see it the same way if I didnt have the tag. I just talked to the directors office and basically asked them whats taking so long to make a decision. He said meetings are happining as we speak about it. I also mentioned I didnt understand the hold up considering the OFGD made a decision on their Wenaha tag holders hunts several days ago. ( I dont think he liked my ?)
I respectfully disagree on re-issue of tags. That would essentially postpone the draw for a full year, and WDFW would take a significant hit in applicant loss. And what about future catostrophic incidents? Is this the precedent we want to set? It sucks. Personally I think the department should give an option for Governor type rules for apllicable tags until December 31st for the units that are shut down, Or return tag for points return.
Return the points or allow to hunt a later date would be fair. I'm sure other special permit tag holders in other parts of the state may have to deal with fires that possibly affected their permits. I don't see it as a fair solution to re-issue special permits due to this years issue. I personally drew a special permit for another area of the state and could easily been in the same situation. Sorry guys I really hopes your hunts workout for you.
I feel your pain man but as far as giving the tag holders the tag next year is not right. As bad as it is, it's Mother Nature doing her thing! what if a massive snow storm hit the blues (which is possible) and guys couldn't get to n.f or wilderness and it pushed the elk to private. Should a guy get the tag the next year if that happened?