New Mexico price increase.

[The_Jim]

I'm with @wind gypsy - It sucks to see it get more expensive, but those prices aren't out of line. Nothing like what Utah did. There are some pretty decent units in the "standard" elk category that are better than most of the otc and 0 point Colorado units. I think its fair to charge that same price.

 

[The_Jim]

I did always figure shed hunters had a low IQ, but to pay $200 for a tag and travel out of state just confirms it

 

[Gobbler36]

I did always figure shed hunters had a low IQ, but to pay $200 for a tag and travel out of state just confirms it

Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one the feels shed hunting is an odd concept

 

[Jake Larsen]

Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one the feels shed hunting is an odd concept

It’s fun…like a giant treasure hunt that resets once a year. Good way to get boots on the mountain early in the season. But there’s no way I’m paying for a permit to do it lol.

 

[thisguy]

Is there going to be a shed hunter license for residents as well? Seems like a good way to discourage the average person from picking up an antler, which in turn caters to the greedy "shed business" guys.

Also imagine drawing an elk tag in NM (haha funny joke I know) and finding a nice shed on your hunt but not being able to pick it up unless you go buy an additional $200 license

 

[30338]

It would seem the western states have moved to a for profit game management system.

 

[Mish-pop]

It would seem the western states have moved to a for profit game management system.

It's looking more and more that way. But people will still keep applying