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Now lets address the quality and skill of not all but some of the M H.How many shots should it take to harvest a elk? minimum of 6 or maximum of 8.If you guessed 6 or 8 your wright because 3 of last years pumas plains tag holders shoot that many times to kill there elk.Did i mention they shot at over 300 yards,so tell me the skill requirement they teach at the MH program to shoot projectiles at this range.I was sent a video of this and planned on putting it on u tube, but knew this would bring a bad lite on all of us.I guess this is the part where i have a hard time putting my personal beliefs aside.That would include but not limited to sportsmanship,ethics and did i mention morals.
Reply to ROBFirst lets address the expense of the MH program, how much does this program cost the WDFW.With a budget billions in the hole in this state ,and the WDFW reducing officers witch we desperately need ,whats the priority Law Enforcement or MH.Now lets address the quality and skill of not all but some of the M H.How many shots should it take to harvest a elk? minimum of 6 or maximum of 8.If you guessed 6 or 8 your wright because 3 of last years pumas plains tag holders shoot that many times to kill there elk.Did i mention they shot at over 300 yards,so tell me the skill requirement they teach at the MH program to shoot projectiles at this range.I was sent a video of this and planned on putting it on u tube, but knew this would bring a bad lite on all of us.I guess this is the part where i have a hard time putting my personal beliefs aside.That would include but not limited to sportsmanship,ethics and did i mention morals.To address the unfortunate circumstance if i was put in charge of a elk damage program.First i would personally meet each and every one of the land owners.Second i would look at available habitat and see what the draw is.Third find out what conflicts there have been if ANY with general population of hunters.Forth try first giving out trespass permition slips to general hunters and monitoring with a group like eves in the woods.Fifth possibility of building fences with volunteers,that would intern get to know that land owner and gain permission to hunt there and reduce the problem.I wont address the unfair because, in many of the previous threads its been addressed.In closing ask youself who's been the problem is it to many animals, is it to many hunters,or is it MISMANAGEMENT.Please put me in charge you would see change, for the better.BBarnes keeping public lands public.
5. Leverage a program like the master hunter program
Quote5. Leverage a program like the master hunter programHey Rob, how about "C" Since the MH program is held in such high regard with F&W and speak loudly of their "giving back" agenda, why not have youth, disabled or senior hunters use a portion of these tags but must be accomanied by a master hunter.
My problem and I think that many on here's problem is not with the Master Hunters themselves the problem is with the WDFW and how they run the program.
Rob,What about option #6?Landowner tags in place of money for damage.
Because then the land owners seem to think they can sell them for a "trespassing fee" and make huge money
Personally I am very happy to see an opportunity available to general hunters (willing to put in the time) than hiring in professional hunters to do the job.