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I know that ever since the hound / baiting ban went into effect the timber companies and state have contracted out for lethal removal of bears. Any idea how many bears are killed by contract in the state each year?Thanks,Goshawk
Quote from: KopperBuck on January 16, 2012, 12:11:32 AMQuote from: Goshawk on January 15, 2012, 09:57:20 PMI was mostly thinking about the folks who are paid to set snares for bears, not so much the paid hound folks.Again, my point is, if a timber lands owner is having a bear problem then open the gates and let all the bear hunters in. That's what the hunting seasons are for, not snaring, baiting, loaning keys out to gated areas for "coyote and coon hunters" or hired bear hunters. I can't help but wonder what would happen if come spring bear season the drawing winners showed up at some of the pay to enter gates then refused to pay for access. If they all refused the timber company would either have to open the gates for free or put up with the damage. I think that hunters as a group have a lot more power than they realize to influence company policies and state seasons, IF we would all stick together like a guild or union. Just my .02 worth...If only all trespassers were responsible, ethical, and respectful. Sadly, I suspect the damage caused by the small percentage of offenders, and harvest #s by non-professionals given an option, don't make it an attrative offer. That's just off my noggin and my .02. Doesn't mean I like it. The hound hunters already got enough taken away from them in this state, now you want to take this? We have are seasons to hunt, let them have this, don't take this away also. Come on guys.
Quote from: Goshawk on January 15, 2012, 09:57:20 PMI was mostly thinking about the folks who are paid to set snares for bears, not so much the paid hound folks.Again, my point is, if a timber lands owner is having a bear problem then open the gates and let all the bear hunters in. That's what the hunting seasons are for, not snaring, baiting, loaning keys out to gated areas for "coyote and coon hunters" or hired bear hunters. I can't help but wonder what would happen if come spring bear season the drawing winners showed up at some of the pay to enter gates then refused to pay for access. If they all refused the timber company would either have to open the gates for free or put up with the damage. I think that hunters as a group have a lot more power than they realize to influence company policies and state seasons, IF we would all stick together like a guild or union. Just my .02 worth...If only all trespassers were responsible, ethical, and respectful. Sadly, I suspect the damage caused by the small percentage of offenders, and harvest #s by non-professionals given an option, don't make it an attrative offer. That's just off my noggin and my .02. Doesn't mean I like it.
I was mostly thinking about the folks who are paid to set snares for bears, not so much the paid hound folks.Again, my point is, if a timber lands owner is having a bear problem then open the gates and let all the bear hunters in. That's what the hunting seasons are for, not snaring, baiting, loaning keys out to gated areas for "coyote and coon hunters" or hired bear hunters. I can't help but wonder what would happen if come spring bear season the drawing winners showed up at some of the pay to enter gates then refused to pay for access. If they all refused the timber company would either have to open the gates for free or put up with the damage. I think that hunters as a group have a lot more power than they realize to influence company policies and state seasons, IF we would all stick together like a guild or union. Just my .02 worth...