>>I know the Oakley rancher that
>>you are speaking of. We
>>have a ranch across the
>>way from him and run
>>cows together. Actually we are
>>distant relatives by marriage. Needless
>>to say he is not
>>selling any tags for 1000's
>>of dollars. As a matter
>>of fact most of their
>>ground is blm and forest
>>service leases and they own
>>very little in that area.
>>Just thought you might like
>>to hear from someone who
>>actually knows and doesn't just
>>listen to ego induced rumors
>>that are founded on jealousy.
>>
>
>Thank you for letting me know
>the story. I appreciate
>it and I am sorry
>for the misinformation. It
>had been rumored for years
>that that was happening but
>if you say it wasn't
>than I have no reason
>not to believe you.
>Thanks again.
i personally know 4 differnt ranchers that do and have sold trespass rights to their ranches, for the price you also get a mule deer or elk tag since their transferable,
i also know a few of the guys that have bought the tresspass rights, and the deer or elk tag was put on an animal that was taken on public land, not on the private land, so it does happen and often,
again, anyone that doesnt permit hunters on some basis on their land to help alleviate problem animals, and can show proof of such, should not be allowed to receive a monetary benefit, there are many methods of dealing with problem animals, besides just getting a check, the check doesnt remove the animals, it just makes it easier to allow the animals to stay on the property