RE: Resident vs. Nonresident
Randy-we have little to worry about. The 9th circuit is notorious for being overturned. This Taulman deal is supported by the rich boys and quite a few outfitters and landowners who see the dollar ring. It is now in the realm of serious politics and all the whining and hoping in the world will not prevail over the state's right to manage wildlife. There is no incentive to the feds to take over that responsibility. Arizona has a weak AG and our G&F are good people but they are also beurocrats who watch the politics and don't stick their necks out much. Now that hunters across the country are active we can get back to controlling the herds and still allow NR tags and maybe even at a better %. I have nothing against NR hunters. The costs are going up though and that is bad for all of us.