I think it would be easier to convince FWP of something like this vs the current proposal . And would make most residents happy that in over crowded areas would be less NR . And NR would have at most 2 tags , a general elk and deer tag .
What about a regional cap for NR only . Shitcan the come home to hunt and college and native licenses for NR . Take the 17000 NR combos - and for deer take whatever the number of deer tags and set regional caps make us NR apply for a region and if we don’t get that region then we get another...
huh ? You want to shorten the season and have it be the month of October when it’s the only season open and you’re worried about safety because archery could still be going on ?
If you think about the FWP is gonna limit NR below the 17,000 cap your crazy . Too much $ . NR tag numbers ain’t changing Until they go unsold . Maybe not even then
What if LE is what it’s going to take to make for healthier mule deer numbers and better quality bucks ? I’m not saying it’s the only way but I think it should get a serious look . Maybe all it would take is 5 years LE then go back to general with maybe a pick your region type deal .
FWP will label this group as trophy hunters and say they just want opportunities. I think this group and their proposal needs serious consideration I think we (all people who hunt and love Montana) can still have plenty of opportunities with the proposed seasons/structure
I think this proposal has some good potential and is a good start and I commend you all that are doing the legwork on it . Good job and keep up the fight the FWP will be hard to sway but I think it’s doable .