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i am not a trophy hunter but i would be all for making the eastside a draw i think it would improve the hunting for all of us
Quote from: ridgefire on March 02, 2010, 07:21:13 PMi am not a trophy hunter but i would be all for making the eastside a draw i think it would improve the hunting for all of usNO hunting is NOT improved hunting...its half a perfectly good reason to get away from work and such for a week or so...I am OK with not getting too many spikes...and saving my points until I know i will have time to really pursue a big bull
In regards to highcountry's comment about less predators being killed if there are less elk hunters out, I think the opposite could be true. If I was not able to hunt elk one particular season, I would be more likely to spend my time focusing on bears, cougars, and coyotes. Just think if the state reduced elk hunters by half each year, and if even 10% of those that didn't hunt elk that year, instead went out and hunted predators...
Hugh I got 4.5% because thats what the average success rate on eastside archery is on average. Since the discussion is the east side why the hell would I include stats for the west side?? [/color]
Quote from: hughjorgan on March 02, 2010, 07:11:32 PMI agree with what NW_Hunter said. I am fine hunting spikes and cows until I draw a big bull tag every 3-5 years. Another thing, so you are against them having a general season in the Little Naches. Don't you think it is kind of contradicting yourself by doubling the tags for Peaches Ridge, most guys are going to hunt the Little Naches over the Taneum, thus creating more "crowds" as you put in your letter in that specific GMU. This doesn't even deserve a response. If you can't see that a general season in the Little Naches would have far more people in it that my "proposed permit only system" then you havn't done your research properly.
I agree with what NW_Hunter said. I am fine hunting spikes and cows until I draw a big bull tag every 3-5 years. Another thing, so you are against them having a general season in the Little Naches. Don't you think it is kind of contradicting yourself by doubling the tags for Peaches Ridge, most guys are going to hunt the Little Naches over the Taneum, thus creating more "crowds" as you put in your letter in that specific GMU.
High Country I don't think very many people connect with predators while out hunting. At least I've never seen a camp with a predator in it.
Draws may be ok for certain species in certain units that are in trouble herd number wise.I am opposed to going with an all draw system because just like our current draw system you could end up going for years without a tag let alone success.Odd/Even alternating system by the last number of your Wild ID looks better to me.Example:2010 Deer/Odd Elk/Even2011 Deer/Even Elk/OddThis is only for General season. This would cut the number of hunters in half but everyone would still get to hunt each year for something to keep traditions and interest. We could still have the current draw system so no one would lose points, and those harvest numbers could be adjusted like they are this year to nearly half for cow elk.