This is just the first step. Divide and conquer, little pieces at a time.
For instance, I believe a NR has to buy a trappers license in order
to hunt furbearers. I doubt a lot of NR's would pay the 300$ to hunt
call a Bobcat. Thats more expensive than a mule deer tag.
I'm just saying, I doubt this bill got a lot of push back from NR's.
It can be used for big game as well. Residents get all giddy when NR
tag numbers go down and the prices go up. But then expect NR support
when something like this happens. I sent emails opposing this for sure,
but do you really think any State Representative gives a phat-phudge what I think? All they're interested in is getting re-elected. How many residents you think would support an increase in NR tag numbers? or a decrease in tag fees that are 5-10x higher than residents pay?
I'm not casting any stones, but just pointing out reality.
The left is playing the game really well. And hunters are not united.
They are playing us against each other.
Unless we start supporting each other, it's over. If it aint already.
Just my .02