Interesting Read

FlyingJOutfitters · Jan 22, 2011

This link was sent to me in a newsletter I get. Thought you folks my enjoy. Looks like people elsewhere think maybe our (Utah) approach might be a little off too.

(http://mainehuntingtoday.com/bbb/20...ame-management-or-productive-game-management/)

May have to copy and paste as I am computer challenged.

George McQuiston
www.flyingJoutfitters.com

slcmuley · Jan 22, 2011

He contradicts himself near the end of the article by saying
"A neighboring state (Utah) does everything it can FOR the hunter, to not only continue to allow the hunter to harvest game but increase those opportunities."
Mean while at the beginning of the article he clearly states Utah has offered 3 choices thatwould all drop permit #'s.

I feel this article is biased and influences the reader to think Utah's recent changes and efforts will do nothing for the deer herds. The writer seems to breeze past the fact that Utah has done over $100M in habitat projects. Sure they mention the fact but fail to elaborate and say these projects take several years to show change.

The recent changes in Utah are a good thing in my mind. I will admit they are not a complete fix, but a good starting point long over due. The recent changes will need some fine tuning and the DWR will need the power to change or adjust smaller herd units on a year to year basis.

Dont get me wrong I think NDOW's approach to reduce the "beauracracy hold up" is an incredible step in the right direction. I hope this will cause other states wildlife depts. to take a closer look at their in house problems.

stillhunterman · Jan 23, 2011

Thanks for the link, it was an interesting read. In addition, the other links within the article proved to be even more enlightening. The western mule deer is in trouble in each and every state, and the issues are complex to say the least. I hope the day comes when the health of the herds is taken above all the political posturing, money grabbing, hidden agenda environmentalists, etc., etc., etc.,

For the first time in a many, many years, the voices of hunters are rattling a lot of cages, and that my friends is a good thing...

piper · Jan 23, 2011

LAST EDITED ON Jan-23-11 AT 07:01PM (MST)[p]It only tells a part of the story, Nevada has a huge amount of public land, and the powers that be don't want to see many, if any Elk living there, Elk do very well and thrive, mule deer are OK but are low in numbers compared to the past, so I don't see where these so called sportsmen are rattling cages. Also the same people pushing the predator control as a cure for low deer numbers are also pushing for more grazing by domestic livestock, and much of that has been a big disaster in arid Nevada. Its a twisted article because Nevada has been very very restrictive in allocating tags, now that Utah is going to be a little more restrictive also, it then claims Utah is going in the wrong direction.

stillhunterman · Jan 23, 2011

Who are you referring to as "so called sportsmen"? I simply stated that the hunters voice is being heard, and it is, especially in Utah. What the powers that be do about it is another thing. They/we used to pizz and moan under our breath but at least now its more of a scream.