>Thats a nice bull! I
>don't know how he survived
>the 300 rifle tag holders??
>
Wind, heat, smoke, moon, and a TON of hunting/scouting pressure kept the elk safe for the muzz hunters. That's how so many survived! (but you knew that already)
What a ZOO in most areas. (YES, even 2.3 miles from the trail-head. I have a GPS too guys) My buddy had a tag and scored but we were over-run with people. I've never seen it this bad!
Utahelk1, You're right. Too damn many tags are issued for the rifle hunt but the F&G want to manage it for a lower age class so they can issue more permits to keep people from whining.
I went to school also..... MORE tags = LESS quantity & quality, LESS tags = MORE quantity & quality.
Classic case of more equals less!
Zeke