PABowhntr

I did not know that but definitely agree with you. I am crossing my fingers for a 3D tag come the next round.

Joe D.

I just checked to see if my check for 3b was cashed and it was. I'm not really concerned about an extra tag for 3b, I live in 5c and I know they won't run out anytime soon. Good luck getting yourextra tag.

BarnesX.308

The powers that be know it's hot hunting in Center City Philadelphia. That's why the tags are more available down there. There are many ranches and great guide services near the art museum, Rittenhouse Square and South Street. I'm sure our counterparts in the Steel City also have those sprawling ranches within the city limits.

Bowtech9

What do you what everything (LOL) at least we get a even shot at round 2 tags but as it seems there won't be any left in most places. What about us non-rsidents who own land in PA and pay taxes on that land, we have pay non resident rates for everything and that stinks!

PA Bow/Flinter

My dad's and mine check was cashed for 1B, so we got ours. It's sold out now so I think im gonna try getting one for 1A again, my uncle hunts down there and he said he'll take me ML hunting with him after x'mas break like he did last year. Just hope they don't run out between now and then.

BTBowhunter

Sorry but I think the residents of any state should have first shot at any priveleges including the second tag. I got no problem with NR's getting a fair shot at the first one after resident get theirs but it's just plain wrong when a PA resident gets bumped by a NR at his chance at a tag. Show me another state where a NR can bump out a resident on ANY licensewhere numbers are limited!
BTW, last I looked, Landowners with a big enough piece of ground do get a tag for their ground.

As for you beef about owning property here and still having to pay NR fees, guess what? Its that way in most (I'd bet all) states. You pay get to pay resident fees where you live. Period.

Bowtech9

BTB....first, let me say that I'm not against residents getting first shot at tags but my problem is that I know all to well that residents gets tags for their sons, daughters, wives even if they dont hunt. Also, I can't tell the number of times I have been at our property ( which by the way is 60 ac, 5 bedrooms, a bunkroom) and have heard single shots from large caliber guns fired at all time of the day/night. I ask you what are they shooting at? I have my opinion on that. (LOL)

As far as paying NR rates and it being that way in most states I know that but I'm entitled to my opinion and I still think it STINKS. Anyway good luck in round 2 for doe tags. Hope you have a successful year inthe woods. Good Luck and saty safe.

thndrchiken

Personally I feel that if you own land in the state and can prove it with a utility bill or such you should be able to pay the same fees as the resident. Your paying your property taxes, etc. I have no problem with residents getting first shot at tags. Seeing as how most of the places I hunt is as a NR. Do I complain about the fees, no, but if the NR is going to pay 6 times that of the resident some tags should be readily available. Look at 2G in PA, sold out in what like two or three days.

BTBowhunter

Thats a bummer no matter where it happens! I hope they get what they deserve!

Just for the record, I also agree that more consideration should be given to folks who own the land. Just because its the way things are done in most states doesnt make it right.

Good luck to you this season as well!!

rack tracker

Bowteck9 move in by all means, we would love all your tax money, and gas, and school , and insurance, ect. Otherwise get your extra tag up in conn. where you live. Just kiddin, but really res. should have some presidence. Anyway 5c aint gonna sell out soon, and I rifle hunt in Sullivan, who want to lug a forigin doe 300 miles from there, when there eatin corn and bean around here?