You realize associated states that contribute their state tags goes right back to that state, don't you?
$400k went right to Arizona for the statewide deer tag auctioned in Utah at the Expo, as did others.
I'm sure they aren't complaining, in fact, they chose that stage for a reason.
It's ok to keep your $35 membership in your pocket, I won't judge you, and you're still welcome to come join us with any of the dozens of projects planned this year either way ?
They do complain, and have complained.
A similar expo type event has been proposed in Arizona. It was shut down.
In fact, I believe in Idaho, Wyoming, and Alaska as well.
We are THE ONLY state putting out tags like this. It's not even close.
They chose the expo, because it's where the big schlongs contest is. More deep pockets, with egos, mean a bigger contest. That's kinda how auctions work.
Believe me, I think you personally are a good dude, who believes in what he does, a does indeed put your heart into it, so I always try hard to not criticize YOU.
But I also know bs, when I read it.
That's just 17 employees. It doesn't include consultants, CPA, lawyers. The truth is, that number is much more, and that's BEFORE a dime goes to a project.
Now, add to that $fw employees, lawyers, CPA, and the handful of THE DONS side hustles.
And we don't even include what we pay the DWR employees to man the booths, and advertise.
Slam.
Honestly.
1.Why doesnt any of the states MDF is in, simply copy Utah's 500+ tag handout model, if it's so damn successful? Honestly.
2. Why, if what $fw is doing, is so fabulous, are 49 other states not copying it?
3. Why after millions to "save the island", did KUIU pay for sheep, not the "saviors".
4. Why did RMEF, MDF,$FW, after tens of millions taken "for wildlife", require the nature conservancy, who get zero tag money, to help them buy that ground east of Ogden?
You can keep just saying I'm a hater, and with $fw in particular, you are correct. But how about this time we get past that petty personal ****, and discuss the actual issues