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If a new system helped the long term prospects of hunting in this state not only for myself but for the next generations, I am all for it.
Several of the answers posted sum up my thoughts. First and foremost hunting is an experience and I just don't see the advantage of sitting out seasons. When permits get involved, many traditions and group hunts suffer because not everyone draws and to me that and substansnce are the root of hunting. Secondly, I'm not sure the system is broken. I hunt almost entirely OTC on public land and have filled my tag 22 out of 24 years and I usually only shoot 4pt or better. We already have like 5 seasons they just involve different weapons and their are numerous permit opportunities for those who want that plus multi tags. If you scout and are flexible on hunt days you can almost always find areas to hunt with limited crowding; especially if you're willing to get off the beaten path.
Quote from: Kazekurt on February 21, 2016, 07:51:23 PMSeveral of the answers posted sum up my thoughts. First and foremost hunting is an experience and I just don't see the advantage of sitting out seasons. When permits get involved, many traditions and group hunts suffer because not everyone draws and to me that and substansnce are the root of hunting. Secondly, I'm not sure the system is broken. I hunt almost entirely OTC on public land and have filled my tag 22 out of 24 years and I usually only shoot 4pt or better. We already have like 5 seasons they just involve different weapons and their are numerous permit opportunities for those who want that plus multi tags. If you scout and are flexible on hunt days you can almost always find areas to hunt with limited crowding; especially if you're willing to get off the beaten path. Couldn't have put it better. No need for more regulation. We have ample critters to chase. Just so happens they get smarter every year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: vandeman17 on February 21, 2016, 07:59:48 PM If a new system helped the long term prospects of hunting in this state not only for myself but for the next generations, I am all for it. We can improve the hunting in our state by adding opportunity, not limiting it. Its called effective predator management.