Post by: Bob33 on April 16, 2021, 06:54:22 PM
The state recently released a news article detailing some of the applicant numbers for the 2021 season and they are staggering, to say the least. Hunters came out in record numbers this year with a 12.48% increase in resident applicants and a 29.52% increase in nonresident applicants for special deer and elk permits alone. The state did not quantify the number of applicants who applied for the nonresident combination licenses but it is safe to assume that the number will be much higher than last year.
Post by: 3nails on April 16, 2021, 07:08:26 PM
Post by: jrebel on April 16, 2021, 07:11:56 PM
Can you blame anyone for moving and or hunting out of state???
Post by: Stein on April 16, 2021, 10:33:50 PM
I'm sure some are moving from WA, but the number of those moving into WA is pretty staggering, at least where we live. By percentage, ID is growing faster, but by numbers of people, WA is really growing, faster than Texas even. Ironically, Alaska is #50 in terms of population growth.
There is a big divide between those doing well and those really struggling. It's pretty crazy to see for sure. I have no doubt the number of out of state hunters is due to a bunch of people having extra income coupled with less spending on other vacations and travel.
Post by: MHWASH on April 17, 2021, 06:09:59 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 17, 2021, 06:41:24 AM
My party of three are part of the increase. We planned to apply last year, but with the uncertainty of Covid, we decided not to. For us it’s just an opportunity to hunt somewhere else. Frankly I doubt I’ll even deer hunt WA.
:yeah: For 5 of us
Post by: jstone on April 17, 2021, 08:41:18 PM
Post by: jstone on April 17, 2021, 08:42:17 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 18, 2021, 07:54:31 AM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on April 18, 2021, 11:40:40 AM
Meateater had an article, hunting and fishing numbers are generally up all over the country. The western US is really turning around from shrinking numbers to expanding numbers last two years.The only reason for anybody to not be doing well right now is there own lack of trying, seems every other business I enter and or pass on the street has a sign saying “now hiring” or “help wanted”
I'm sure some are moving from WA, but the number of those moving into WA is pretty staggering, at least where we live. By percentage, ID is growing faster, but by numbers of people, WA is really growing, faster than Texas even. Ironically, Alaska is #50 in terms of population growth.
There is a big divide between those doing well and those really struggling. It's pretty crazy to see for sure. I have no doubt the number of out of state hunters is due to a bunch of people having extra income coupled with less spending on other vacations and travel.
I didn’t apply for Montana because I refuse to pay $700 for a deer tag
I will be part of the increase they will see in pronghorn applicants this year
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Post by: Ridgerunner on April 18, 2021, 02:28:10 PM
Post by: mburrows on April 18, 2021, 03:55:35 PM
Post by: MADMAX on April 18, 2021, 04:33:14 PM
https://www.gohunt.com/read/news/alert-new-bill-will-greatly-impact-nonresident-hunters-montana#gs.yk3zmo