[diamonddave]

Originally Posted by walking buffalo

So Jack, how many NR apply in the draw? How many licences do they acquire each year? Or are you just assuming NR hunters are a significant issue?



As more hunts are put on a draw, as we see every year, the pressure on the draw system increases. Managing more areas for "Trophies", a few bad winters in some areas and dramatically increased predator populations in many areas has all added up to a much more significant role in increasing draw wait times than the increase in hunters.

I earlier offered a suggestion that could Immediately double the number of Antler Mule deer licences available in the draw system. And nobody said a word. Instead of dealing with Wildlife Management issues, many want to take the simplistic road and manage hunters by thinning out their wallet.

If this carries on, We as Hunters, are in for a very rough ride.

Some people get it, some people don't, and never will.