@Mattrinella I am hoping you can answer these questions and thoughts.... I read your article a few times
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On page one you reference a graph you created. It shows License holders hovering around 15million which is consistent with several other sources I have researched since 1980. You also reference that total US population has also increased by 1/3 which is also consistent with what can be found on the US Census. The interesting part of your graph is Licenses Tags and permits has increased significantly.
With that said, would it be more accurate of a statement that opportunity for those already hunting has increased and needs to be slowed down? That people don't need to hunt multiple states or species in a single year? I guess I'm asking because your graph is contradictory to your argument that there are more hunters because of social media. The numbers of hunters have not changed but their ability to hunt new areas have increased. That unfortunately is the weakest part of your argument, it fogs your message.
Also you state that only non hunters need 101- level how to content and that social media is only aimed at non hunters. I would question the years of experience that are on this online forum alone. If that statement was true there would be no need for a website like this for experienced hunters. I am certainly not new and I am still using this as a resource.
Why in your argument are you not holding any responsibility towards the agencies issuing the tags? Arizona is a perfect example with their OTC Mule deer tags or Colorado with OTC rifle tags for elk. If you make a statement that states like Utah, New Mexico, or even Montana are being crowded by too many hunters would that not imply that the state has issued too many tags?
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How will lowering the hunting population increase our chances of regulation and laws effecting our ability to hunt? Or how about major changes like introducing Wolves to Colorado.... We already lost that battle and that included hunters and ranchers working together.
What's your solution to that? For the short term sure, lowering hunters and pressure is great for you and us for the time being but what about your kids or grandkids? What are they supposed to do? Where is your voice in that? How powerful are we without those like Randy Newberg or your Brother spreading and voicing concern and change? There may be nonhunters who just enjoy the content created who never want to try it. And they may help us in a time where we need every vote.
I do not have social media nor participate other than here. What I can tell you that has not been brought up is people are lazy. I have lots of friends, and some who are on here, that use social media. They post pics because its simply easier then sending out a 100 text messages. How do I know this, I have missed out on birthdays and even weddings because they didn't send out actual invitations. They used Facebook to spread to word to those who were invited. So why would anyone be surprised someone would post a pic of a successful harvest?
Opinion: Unfollowing Hunting Social Media Will Make Hunting Better
Matt Rinella explains why he thinks hunters should shun social media and only share hunting photos with loved ones and IRL friends.
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On page one you reference a graph you created. It shows License holders hovering around 15million which is consistent with several other sources I have researched since 1980. You also reference that total US population has also increased by 1/3 which is also consistent with what can be found on the US Census. The interesting part of your graph is Licenses Tags and permits has increased significantly.
With that said, would it be more accurate of a statement that opportunity for those already hunting has increased and needs to be slowed down? That people don't need to hunt multiple states or species in a single year? I guess I'm asking because your graph is contradictory to your argument that there are more hunters because of social media. The numbers of hunters have not changed but their ability to hunt new areas have increased. That unfortunately is the weakest part of your argument, it fogs your message.
Also you state that only non hunters need 101- level how to content and that social media is only aimed at non hunters. I would question the years of experience that are on this online forum alone. If that statement was true there would be no need for a website like this for experienced hunters. I am certainly not new and I am still using this as a resource.
Why in your argument are you not holding any responsibility towards the agencies issuing the tags? Arizona is a perfect example with their OTC Mule deer tags or Colorado with OTC rifle tags for elk. If you make a statement that states like Utah, New Mexico, or even Montana are being crowded by too many hunters would that not imply that the state has issued too many tags?
Another question
How will lowering the hunting population increase our chances of regulation and laws effecting our ability to hunt? Or how about major changes like introducing Wolves to Colorado.... We already lost that battle and that included hunters and ranchers working together.
What's your solution to that? For the short term sure, lowering hunters and pressure is great for you and us for the time being but what about your kids or grandkids? What are they supposed to do? Where is your voice in that? How powerful are we without those like Randy Newberg or your Brother spreading and voicing concern and change? There may be nonhunters who just enjoy the content created who never want to try it. And they may help us in a time where we need every vote.
I do not have social media nor participate other than here. What I can tell you that has not been brought up is people are lazy. I have lots of friends, and some who are on here, that use social media. They post pics because its simply easier then sending out a 100 text messages. How do I know this, I have missed out on birthdays and even weddings because they didn't send out actual invitations. They used Facebook to spread to word to those who were invited. So why would anyone be surprised someone would post a pic of a successful harvest?
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