Turkey hunting runs deep in the low country! Whitetail populations are good but you will need to adjust your measure of a shooter. Duck hunting is good! I hunt those hard here and rely on out of state hunts for challenges and adventure.
I use a similar multi-state / multi-species strategy. Honestly it takes 4-5 years to get going, so the first years are just paying dues. My goal is one limited entry DEA tag every year. I also play OIL lottery odds tags when it makes sense. I drew Maine Moose this year, after striking out on...
Just got back from work overseas and there is a letter from Maine with 10 guide solicitations!!!! Drew zone 3 September hunt!!! I’ve got a lot of planning to do.
Auction tags, land owner tags, guide set asides, or special high prices tags favor well off hunters over other hunters. That is exactly my point. I can afford it but it doesn’t mean it aligns with managing the resource for all. Set an even price that fully funds what’s needed to maintain and...
It’s not really that difficult. Point systems work until there isn’t enough velocity to justify someone entering at the ground level. Preference point systems require the highest level of turnover. If someone cannot draw the tag in a reasonable time or OIL for top units it fails. Squared...
I think the impact on elk will be a good indicator. I bet mid tier special random odds double for most units and the points needed drop by 1/3. I think the top units see little change. They will struggle to sell special tags for units with difficult access.
I’ve got two fans from this season that will likely just lay around. I use a sharp knife to cut as much meat off the base as I can, on both sides. Remove the center tail bone. Then use a stiff wire brush to loosen most of the fat and remaining meat. Spread the fan to dry with the base...
allowing preference based on price is my point. No one should cut the line. Price the tags based on what’s needed to fund wildlife management and public lands, then provide everyone an equal chance for the same price. The fact is you give people with more means preference and I think that is...