That's a great deal if the animals actually use the land for wintering. However, hay and other crop losses from elk are often in the tens of thousands of dollars. An elk hunt most likely isn't worth that to a rancher unless he is able to sell the tag.
But they're farmers and ranchers who value wildlife and also value the small town values, so there's no way they would support such a thing like the system we have no....
legislature.idaho.gov
Sadly, you are probably right. His attorneys will muddy up the case and he'll plea it down . Lose his license for a year and pay a few k in fines.
Exactly, and in the end it's just over jealousy of a ranch manager and lack of communication.
That's the guy haha.
Anybody got a name?
Apparently you don't need a tag if you have enough money. Just go dump whatever animal suits your fancy and figure the tag out later!Case Against Idaho Man Exposes Black Market for Big Game Tags
An Idaho man has been charged with five felonies and 15 misdemeanors for a host of wildlife crimes allegedly committed during last year’s big game season–including the purchase of tags that are illegal to sell in the state. Karl W. Studer, 43, spent over $150,000 purchasing Landowner Appreciation...www.themeateater.com
Looks like the name is Karl Studer
Really sucks because getting a tag in unit 54 is almost impossible odds. I live in Twin Falls so it would be the best places for me to hunt, but I have put in for many years and never drawn anything.
