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Old 08-03-2004, 03:27 PM
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Default RE: Tired of the public land argument

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Here's what I think is going to happen. For starters, remember that NM has a law that nonresident hunters must have a guide or an outfitter. WY has a similar law, applicable only in wilderness areas. Well, guess what every state in the west is going to do in the first ten years after the USO action takes effect? They are going to pass laws just like NM, saying to nonresidents, "Hey welcome to our state, but you gotta hire a guide!" Where do you think the champions at USO are going to be when this happens? Why, they're going to be popping champagne corks in the back office, that's where.

The days of the do-it-yourself nonresident hunt are numbered. That's USO's real target.

Thats not any good either. I'm fine with an outside chance of drawing a tag to hunt another state but making an outfitter mandatory isn't good. Only promotes the "rich man". Thats not good for the future of hunting for the average Joe.
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