How bad does it have to get

[Hilgerd]

I think there's a very simple solution to all of this to be honest... As an Idaho resident, it's not like I can go over to WA, OR, WY, UT or MT and just buy a tag as long as I get there before someone else. I have to put in for a draw and my chances are so small that it's practically a waste of time. After that it costs me a fortune for the non-resident license and another fortune for the non-resident tag. That's before I park my $45,000 nitrous injected razor machine inside my $120,000 toy hauler which I will then hook up to my $1,000,000 Ford F10,500 to make the arduous trek to another State so I can use my annoying piece of **** SxS to reenact all of my favorite scenes from the Mad Max trilogy and call it hunting, while I ruin the experience for the locals. Oh wait, I am an Idaho Native and I don't have any of those things, it's people from other States coming here to do that to me! Were it up to me non-resident tags would be very tightly controlled and extremely limited. I would also provide extreme penalties for violation of motorized hunting rules, like lifetime license forfeiture for non-residents. I would also require a person who has moved here to live in Idaho at least 9 months out of the year and prove that they generate %100 of their income here for at least 5 consecutive years before they are eligible for "resident hunter status". My little rant here comes from a place of complete and utter heartbreak... I grew up in McCall in the early 2000's and back then hunting was a weekend affair for a local. It was not an "if I fill my tag" type of deal, it was a "I'm going to fill my tag this weekend" type of deal. Nowadays, I can't even hunt in McCall anymore, all the spots I know are either no longer access yes or completely overrun by flatlanders and "hunting tourists". The real problem isn't the out of State hunters though, they are only taking advantage of an opportunity that anyone in their position would take advantage of, the problem is the State of Idaho. It has become abundantly clear that the State views Idaho's wildlife as a tourist attraction and they encourage IDFG to manage it that way. I don't know for certain but I have actually been told by several people that IDFG doesn't even get a State budget, they generate their own budget solely through taxes, sales, fees and fines. Does anyone know if that's true? If it is then it's deeply disturbing because they are certified Peace Officers with powers of arrest. Can you imagine if your local PD or Sheriff's Department had to create their own budget entirely from taxes, sales, fees and fines? I fear that Idaho's game population will be decimated in the near future and the "recovery" will be Idaho becoming just like all the other Western States. Draw only for everyone, ridiculously small number of tags issued, astronomical price. Its truly sad.

I am curious what your thoughts would be with my comment on the bottom. Take care and God bless

 

[Blindnonresident]

I agree.
Let the Boise area eat itself and the ranchers in the good hunting zones thrive.

 

[boise]

Well most of treasure valley is in unit 38 so we would be stuck hunting the snake river with shotguns! The Lord’s and Lady’s of the greater Idaho city would enjoy splendid opportunities at Game in there unit 39

 

[JPickett]

I agree.
Let the Boise area eat itself and the ranchers in the good hunting zones thrive.

Make sure those “ranchers” thrive while only selling their beef down at the local merc. I’m sure that would last all of 2 weeks before they sell the family ground to out of state money

Oh and make sure to stay off the blm welfare grazing! I’m sure your principles would never allow utilizing ground funded by federal tax payers that don’t live directly in the county.

At this point do you just sleep in clown make up to save time or are you still taking it off and putting back on every morning ?

 

[Blindnonresident]

The little Seattlelite swallowed the whole bait.

 

[JPickett]

Weak….

 

[Blindnonresident]

Hey good to hear from you.
Hope your weekend was as good as mine and your 401k is thriving!!

It's impressive how long you've been a poster on this site, how much time you spend on it, and all you've contributed.

 

[Blindnonresident]

All kidding aside, getting out of Washington was a smart move.

 

[JPickett]

You have a strange imagination. And it’s a bit odd you fantasize about me. But I guess if it does it for ya your not really hurting anyone

 

[Blindnonresident]

Did you ever learn to fly fish?
I noticed you were reaching out for help.
It's a great hobby.
Tight lines.

 

[JPickett]

Good deflection from a post where you accidentally showed how ignorant you are of basic economics I bet you actually thought the “ranchers” were all self sufficient and don’t rely on the places like the “boise area”

That must have been a real shock for you. Big world outside your double wide. You should go check it out

 

[Blindnonresident]

Oh I love the sunshine.
What a great day!!
I also saw you have tried multiple times to find someone to pack out your camp for you.
Did you find a friend with horses or mules yet?
Can you get your new, used sxs to camp?
Either way I recommend putting your flyrod in a schedule 80 pvc tube.
Good luck.

 

[JPickett]

Not doing a lot to discredit the fantasizing about me thing.

How much time do you spend searching my posts? Creepy

 

[Blindnonresident]

You say some funny stuff when you're begging others for information.

"i'm a resident by the way if that makes a difference to you.."
JPickett 2020

 

[JPickett]

Wow. You just went back 4 years to find something a guy you’ve never met typed on a free forum

Is it kinda emasculating to know someone you don’t know occupies so much of your thought?

Like I want to keep making fun of you but you’re doing such a good job yourself it’s kinda just fun to watch. What’s next? I just can’t wait to see your next clever post

What a maroon

 

[Blindnonresident]

Don't be upset.
It's very telling.

You don't need to mask your insecurities with all the phony bravado.
It's OK to not know everything or every unit.
The last couple of years you have reached out and tried to become a better hunter.
Don't be ashamed.
Perhaps keep notes of the responses you get?

You can't expect to know everything about hunting in Idaho when you haven't had the best outdoor example.

I respect people like you.

 

[JPickett]

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[JPickett]

I’d invite you over to hash it out but I’m afraid you’d show up with wine coolers and condoms

 

[Blindnonresident]

Today is another day for you to become better.
Use every minute.
It's gonna be an awesome day.
Don't let it pass you by.
And
Don't forget the Nevada draw.