For the states that I have dealt with are mostly Utah, Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona.
Utah does OK for the most part. Their biggest issue is that SFW runs the Wildlife board so most of the rules and changes flow through that organization.
Nevada does a decent job, no complaints there.
Wyoming does decent, but it ticks me off that the Outfitters run the show there, but the wildlife does great. Just open hunting to wolves and Grizz and it would be better.
Now is my problem with Arizona. For the most part, I like what they do with elk. The management is pretty decent. BUT, my problem is with the Commissioners there. If you have a problem or issue, forget it! They are the cockiest SOB's I have ever "TRIED" to deal with. I have tried to call, email and write letters to them explaining my problem. I finally got a lady in one of the office tell me that I can petition my problem, and they would hear it at the next commissioners meeting. I spent hours putting together paperwork, app history, details and sent it in to them. I was put on the agenda for #17 on the list. I could not make it in person and the lady told me thats fine, she will read my petition. After 8 hours of listening to Anti-hunters fight about killing coyotes, and every damn one of them spent 2-3 minutes, and they listened to the hogwash they spewed for hours, they finally got to me petition at 5 pm. The lady read my name and my issue and asked if they would hear my petition, they all said no and moved on. I had 15 seconds at most. I pay for hunting in Arizona. I spend close to $400 a year on apps and licences every year, but they sat there and listened to the antis for hours. Oh well, right? I lost 7 points for elk with what had happened.
So for that, I hate the Arizona Commissioners for lack of a Sack, and dont listen to hunters, only Anti hunters.