I think you need a title with a bit more Pizz azz.
Thanks for writing the gov. Look forward to seeing the actual letter.
The SRD Minister does have the authority to reduce Outfitter allocations mid-policy for conservation concerns. But that would be out of character for Mel. This PC Gov. only concern seems to be to reduce Resident opportunity.
I consider this yet another reason to throw the PC bums out of government. We really need a change.
Wonder if APOS will change this comment from their webpage to something more accurate? Outfitter Cougar allocation quoata is over 20% of the resident quota, and now several Pronghorn managemant areas have MORE Outfitter tags than Resident tags.
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4) What impact does outfitted hunting have on resident hunting opportunities?
The Outfitter Guide Policy, which is reviewed every five years, is designed to provide a balance between resident and NR/NRA hunting opportunities. The policy considers resident demand, population estimates,harvest rates, draw success, etc., and generates an allowable NR/NRA harvest as a percentage of the allowable resident harvest. Where resident opportunities are very restricted (such as goats & turkey), there is no outfitted hunting. For species where residents are on a limited draw entry (ie. mule deer), NR/NRA may be allocated a small percentage (3-5%). For species like black bears, where the harvest goal is not achieved by resident hunters, a greater percentage is allocated to the outfitting industry.
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