Utah gone crazy.

[rclouse79]

What other state charges $3k?

Try reading my post again slower.

 

[sasquatch]

I could give two ***** about what a processed beef cost.

Hunting is a sport that some love to play. The meat is just a side bonus.

One likely can’t deer hunt around their own area and come out cheaper meat wise than buying beef.

That analogy that’s always used is ridiculous.


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[fatlander]

Hell yeah, R3 is working!


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[sneaky]

It is how Utah works, the legislature has to approve price increases. The doubling across the board makes it so the commission doesn't keep having to go back to the legislature for price increases. Highly doubt that the prices will be increased that much in one fell swoop, but they have the potential in the next few years and this is not for 2025 tags.

The general season elk tags that go on sale in July will be included in this increase. Takes effect July 1st i believe. It'll definitely be felt this summer.

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[realunlucky]

The general season elk tags that go on sale in July will be included in this increase. Takes effect July 1st i believe. It'll definitely be felt this summer.

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The pricing for all of 2025 is already set, this includes general season elk.

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[sneaky]

The pricing for all of 2025 is already set, this includes general season elk.

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Then why does the text of this bill say the prices take effect this summer then? I trust Utah legislators with tag prices and public lands about as far as I can throw them.


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[BigDuckHunter]

I wonder how much this will affect the odds?

I can see this adding to the point creep issue we are seeing across the west. I don’t see many people wanting to pay 3k for a general meat hunt so they’ll sit on their preference points until they can draw a unit worth that much money.

 

[KHNC]

Utah probably did this since they saw WYoming getting by with doubling the special draw tag prices.

 

[FullCurlEarl]

They probably will make gradual increases every few years. This way they don't have to go back to the legislature every year to get another $100 increase or whatever. Highly doubt that we will see 100% increase across the board next year.

Well they didn’t, hit 2026 with the full amount.

 

[Mtbhikernv]

Anyone else not think about what the cost of being successful is, when they applied in several states this year?

 

[Elkangle]

Anyone else not think about what the cost of being successful is, when they applied in several states this year?

Its enough that private land tags are looking better and better !

 

[Mtbhikernv]

Its enough that private land tags are looking better and better !

Seriously, some of those semi/unguided camp and access tags at 2k actually seem reasonable!

 

[CMF]

It's getting ridiculous!
I would have sat out the year in protest, but our license is still good, so I guess I'll give it one more year. I'll definitely be contemplating next year, depending on how the odds shake out after the increase.
Anyone giving up on UT?

 

[FullCurlEarl]

It's getting ridiculous!
I would have sat out the year in protest, but our license is still good, so I guess I'll give it one more year. I'll definitely be contemplating next year, depending on how the odds shake out after the increase.
Anyone giving up on UT?

Certainly giving up on Bison at $5000!
And all season deer or elk at $2300.
And will point slough until I’ve saved up enough for a great zone.

 

[mad_angler]

Actually, I'm surprised that other states don't raise their prices. Capitalism would suggest that states should keep increasing their prices until they no longer sell all their tags... (and I know that public management of wild game is not capitalism. but it certainly is true that lots of states are leaving a lot of money on the table...)

 

[BigDuckHunter]

Actually, I'm surprised that other states don't raise their prices. Capitalism would suggest that states should keep increasing their prices until they no longer sell all their tags... (and I know that public management of wild game is not capitalism. but it certainly is true that lots of states are leaving a lot of money on the table...)

I think the idea is that public land hunting should be something that everyone can afford to do. It’s certainly becoming something less affordable to the common man, but the approach you’re suggesting would really make it a game for only the absolute richest in society.

 

[Weldor]

Most likely the surrounding states will follow Utah's increase. Arizona changed years ago, then New Mexico, etc. It just prices out the average guy, they don't care about that. It's all about the money, oh course stating the obvious.

 

[mad_angler]

I think the idea is that public land hunting should be something that everyone can afford to do. It’s certainly becoming something less affordable to the common man, but the approach you’re suggesting would really make it a game for only the absolute richest in society.

I agree with all that...

Right now, the demand far exceeds the supply.

Each state is trying to balance "fairness", desires of in-state hunters, demands of in-state guides, desires of out-of-state hunters, biological "needs" of game species, and budget constraints. I'm just saying that I am surprised that they don't just through all that out the window and try to get as much money as possible...

 

[FullCurlEarl]

I agree with all that...

Right now, the demand far exceeds the supply.

Each state is trying to balance "fairness", desires of in-state hunters, demands of in-state guides, desires of out-of-state hunters, biological "needs" of game species, and budget constraints. I'm just saying that I am surprised that they don't just through all that out the window and try to get as much money as possible...

Yeah, likely the future. The day a dad can’t take his son on that first “next state over” adventure will be cruddy. That first Montana Mtn hunt laying in a canvas tent listening to elk bugle for the first time will be lost. Those nights were pivotal in my development.

 

[mt terry d]

Yeah, likely the future. The day a dad can’t take his son on that first “next state over” adventure will be cruddy. That first Montana Mtn hunt laying in a canvas tent listening to elk bugle for the first time will be lost. Those nights were pivotal in my development.

That's the plan.

Anyone see comments by the UT F$G department?

I'm sure they are outraged.