IF I can get some support from other RAC members I am going to propose that the DWR implement a program that would close Spike hunting every 5-7 or 3-5 years on every LE elk unit in the state. I would like to see a rotation so that every LE unit would save one generation of yearling bulls every 5-7 years. IMO I believe that doing so would increase the number of mature bulls available for 5-7 years without unduly tipping the bull/cow ratio unfavorabley in any one unit. I believe that it would make it possible for guys who have waited years to draw have an even better opportunity for a bull of a lifetime.
The sad fact is that there are some units that are experiencing only 60%-70% success on the rifle hunts and near 50% on archery and muzzleloaders. If we implemented this program, I think the DWR wouldn't constantly be decreasing/increasing LE bull tags in any one unit because of harvest age being too low or too high. I think this practice might level it off from year to year.They should sart witht he worst performing units.
Please give me some feed back on this--
Richard Hansen Central Region RAC member
The sad fact is that there are some units that are experiencing only 60%-70% success on the rifle hunts and near 50% on archery and muzzleloaders. If we implemented this program, I think the DWR wouldn't constantly be decreasing/increasing LE bull tags in any one unit because of harvest age being too low or too high. I think this practice might level it off from year to year.They should sart witht he worst performing units.
Please give me some feed back on this--
Richard Hansen Central Region RAC member