RE: Elk Mgmt. Survey
I live in unit 104. I elk hunt every year, BUT in my way of thinking is, I think the DOW knows best. For example, I don't know from one end of the state to the other if the elk are too many, too few, etc. I don't know if the land can handle more or if the elk are killing the eco. system in some areas. Not sure how you're going to get less elk on private lands, without somehow getting all landowners to open thier gates to hunting. The fact is, landowners have the say, so if there are elk on private, that's a fact of life.
We'd all like to see more elk, including a 350" bull, and have a chance at getting one, BUT at what cost. Not getting to hunt elk every year isn't an option that I like to entertain. BUT, by hunting archery, OTC, and building PP, then I know some years I will get to hunt where big bulls roam.
The voucher system is one part of the tag allotment that I'd like to see some changes too, maybe. Since I don't know exactly how it works, It's hard for me to really say I'm against it completely.