Post by: Tbob on March 03, 2022, 06:28:13 PM
Post by: BigCutty3 on March 03, 2022, 06:47:10 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 03, 2022, 06:54:08 PM
Post by: HillHound on March 03, 2022, 07:00:27 PM
Post by: Tbob on March 03, 2022, 08:04:53 PM
Post by: Stein on March 03, 2022, 09:16:56 PM
Now that we are passing the big $1,000 mark, not much holding the states back. Supply and demand, adjacent states ratchet up off each other.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 04, 2022, 06:54:17 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 04, 2022, 07:14:41 AM
Plus Elk you can only hunt one unit now. Last year the area we hunted covered 4 units - paying more and we can’t hunt over half our honey holes!this is not correct. IF you draw an LE permit you can only hunt that hunt but a general elk or general combo tag is still valid in any open gmu.
Permits for either-sex elk or brow-tined bull-antlerless elk will limit the holder to hunting for antlered elk within only the
designated HD for the period identified on the permit. Antlerless elk hunting will not be limited by the permit. A general
license may be used to hunt in any open district during dates outside of that identified on the permit.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 04, 2022, 07:25:28 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2022, 08:30:43 AM
Post by: Fishmaker57 on March 04, 2022, 10:35:32 AM
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 04, 2022, 10:44:11 AM
So if the application deadline, for both the big game combo and the permit is April 1st, and you must hold a big game combo to apply for a permit, basically non-residents can never apply for a special permit?
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You do both at the same time but you have to draw the big game combo for your name to be put in the hat. For elk, you can elect an option where if you draw the combo but not the special permit, they return 80% of your money for the elk portion and you return your tag.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 04, 2022, 10:46:00 AM
So if the application deadline, for both the big game combo and the permit is April 1st, and you must hold a big game combo to apply for a permit, basically non-residents can never apply for a special permit?thats not correct. I recommend anyone applying anywhere out west to read through that states regs and learning how their draw systems work.
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Post by: baldopepper on March 04, 2022, 11:30:03 AM
I don't make tons of money but enough to be comfortable. I plan to hunt as many states as my schedule allows each year and will gladly cut back on things to offset the increase in prices. I prioritize out of state hunts every year and don't even really think twice about hitting the submit payment button. It is what it is and I will make it happen. With that said, I hate seeing prices go up but understand that as long as people pay it, they have no reason not to keep bumping it up.Pretty much the way western states are looking at wildlife management. They look at wildlife, particularly big game, as an asset that should be used for maximum profitability. Application fees are pure profit, as an example, so why not create more opportunity to get more units that require an application fee for a chance to hunt. Heck why give away points when hunters are willing to pay for them. Combine that with the not so subtle push by some so called hunter friendly groups to move to the European wildlife management program and the chance of big game huntting being a rich man's sport are increasing.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 04, 2022, 02:14:38 PM
Post by: Tbob on March 05, 2022, 09:27:59 PM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on March 06, 2022, 06:13:59 AM
I don't make tons of money but enough to be comfortable. I plan to hunt as many states as my schedule allows each year and will gladly cut back on things to offset the increase in prices. I prioritize out of state hunts every year and don't even really think twice about hitting the submit payment button. It is what it is and I will make it happen. With that said, I hate seeing prices go up but understand that as long as people pay it, they have no reason not to keep bumping it up.I think we are about the same income bracket based on your statements, however Montana has been one state where I don’t even play the game for deer and elk since I’ve started and it is strictly to do with prices. They are always 25-50% ahead of the market on deer tag prices and I won’t pay that
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 06, 2022, 08:26:20 AM
I don't make tons of money but enough to be comfortable. I plan to hunt as many states as my schedule allows each year and will gladly cut back on things to offset the increase in prices. I prioritize out of state hunts every year and don't even really think twice about hitting the submit payment button. It is what it is and I will make it happen. With that said, I hate seeing prices go up but understand that as long as people pay it, they have no reason not to keep bumping it up.I think we are about the same income bracket based on your statements, however Montana has been one state where I don’t even play the game for deer and elk since I’ve started and it is strictly to do with prices. They are always 25-50% ahead of the market on deer tag prices and I won’t pay that
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If I was a resident of Idaho I would do the same :chuckle: