Pay to Play

[Bulldawg]

So I know landowners have the right to charge whatever it is that they want for a person to come on their land and hunt, but have any of you heard of a "pay per point" system? It is fairly popular on some of the places around here for elk, and a lot of guys are getting quotes like 200-300 bucks a point, so a 6x6 bull would be between 2400 and 3600 bucks and a 7x7 would be 2800 and 4200 depending on property owner. I feel like that wouldn't be allowed but I can't figure out where to look to find that information out. I know in places like South Texas high fence ranches it is very common but I feel like that is because the ranch essentially does own the animals and they can do what they want with them. But in a area with no high fences and the state owns the wildlife I feel like it is not ok for a person to sell an animal they do not own.

I guess I'm wondering if anybody knows where to find clarification on the laws about all of this.

 

[Trial153]

Screw that. How about 150 day comes back to me when I freeze my nuts off and don't see shit....


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[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I think they can charge whatever is agreed upon for a trespass hunt. They don't own the animal but presumably some land to entice the animal.

I wouldn't make that deal though.

 

[LongWayAround]

I had a landowner tell me that was how he charges hunters. It didn't make much sense to me either.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Hunting success should not be based on how deep your pockets are.

 

[Tuscor]

The property owner may not own the individual animals, but they do own the rights to hunt on the land. Therefore they can probably set whatever terms they want for access to hunt on their land, even arbitrary ones linked to how good a trophy the animal is.

Deep pockets are always going to help with hunting success - whether its through being able to afford a high-end guided hunt in an exclusive location, the best gear, or more time off from work to scout and hunt... unfortunately those with more money generally have more opportunity. There are always exceptions I'm sure.

 

[N2TRKYS]

That doesn't sound any different than an outfitter charging a trophy fee. I don't see how that would be illegal in a free market economy. You have the choice of not hunting with them, so what's the issue?

 

[tipsntails7]

Hunting success should not be based on how deep your pockets are.

Success may not be but opportunity sure as hell is.


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