HuntElk4Fun_
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LAST EDITED ON Jul-11-06 AT 08:49PM (MST)[p]Is it just me or is Utah the worst state around for Youth opportunities. With the rising costs of hunting and the lack of programs in the state, I'm afraid the future of hunting is potentially very bleak.
{EDIT - since I goofed the price of the Youth tag}
I have a hard time wondering why a resident of Utah would keep his/her Youth in the state to hunt. Take a look at surrounding states. Wyoming's NR Youth tags are reasonably priced and Idaho's mentoring program is amazing. If you aren't familiar with Idaho's, look into it, your missing out! Other states offer premium Youth only tags, that are premium. I feel Utah's Youth tag is a start, but still think a Wyoming General youth tag blows it away!
I once questioned the DWR (at high levels) about this and was reminded that they offer a youth small game license at a reduced cost. WOW... I thought he was joking, but then realized he was serious- I felt offended.
My big question (knowing orgs and the DWR frequent this site) is what's in store for the future and where do these orgs stand on Utah's Youth opportunities? I would hope efforts are in place to hunt build for the future in Utah. As less people take up hunting, the more money we all will spend to make up the difference. I would think Utah would promote Youth opportunities, not stunt it as they do now.
Finally, I won't even get started how I can take my 12 yr old (and all my license fees, gas/food dollars, etc.) to another state, leaving Utah behind. Seems like Utah has missed the boat big time on this one. What's the future hold???
ODDNUT1
Kirt C.
Hunt Odds.com
{EDIT - since I goofed the price of the Youth tag}
I have a hard time wondering why a resident of Utah would keep his/her Youth in the state to hunt. Take a look at surrounding states. Wyoming's NR Youth tags are reasonably priced and Idaho's mentoring program is amazing. If you aren't familiar with Idaho's, look into it, your missing out! Other states offer premium Youth only tags, that are premium. I feel Utah's Youth tag is a start, but still think a Wyoming General youth tag blows it away!
I once questioned the DWR (at high levels) about this and was reminded that they offer a youth small game license at a reduced cost. WOW... I thought he was joking, but then realized he was serious- I felt offended.
My big question (knowing orgs and the DWR frequent this site) is what's in store for the future and where do these orgs stand on Utah's Youth opportunities? I would hope efforts are in place to hunt build for the future in Utah. As less people take up hunting, the more money we all will spend to make up the difference. I would think Utah would promote Youth opportunities, not stunt it as they do now.
Finally, I won't even get started how I can take my 12 yr old (and all my license fees, gas/food dollars, etc.) to another state, leaving Utah behind. Seems like Utah has missed the boat big time on this one. What's the future hold???
ODDNUT1
Kirt C.
Hunt Odds.com