M-O-N-T-A-N-A, here we come !!!!!
04-03-2011, 11:39 AM
#11
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Montana
Posts: 47
I've been a life long resident of Montana and have hunted it exclusively for over 30 years. I always make an attempt to be as friendly and as helpful as i can to the non-resident hunters, especially those that are here on a diy hunt. Between tags and the cost of getting here i almost feel that it is my duty as a sportsman and as a Montanan to make them feel right at home and hope they come back to our beautiful state for other recreational activities.
In this day and age with the economy the way it is here in Montana i feel stronger then ever that it's our duty to help these fine folks out. I spend about $200.00 ar year when it comes to hunting, thats fuel, food , and ammo. They spend anywhere from 2-4 times that once they are here. Somehow people get the idea that the only ones who profit from a non-resident hunter are outfitters, and i can tell you that is so not true. What about the kid working at Town Pump that sold the hunters gas, beer, munchies, or whatever, or the people in the restuarants that these hunters eat in, or the sporting goods store that they go to and get last minute supplies, or the motel or campground folks that rent them a place to stay. No folks, their dollars go to pay for way more stuff then you want to think about or believe. So if you are a non-resident hunter, and you have found some people less then friendly to your being here, come on over to region 1 up around the Eureka area, and you'll find folks that are more then happy to wish you luck, show you where the game is, have a cup of coffee with you, and encourage you to spend, spend, spend.......
In this day and age with the economy the way it is here in Montana i feel stronger then ever that it's our duty to help these fine folks out. I spend about $200.00 ar year when it comes to hunting, thats fuel, food , and ammo. They spend anywhere from 2-4 times that once they are here. Somehow people get the idea that the only ones who profit from a non-resident hunter are outfitters, and i can tell you that is so not true. What about the kid working at Town Pump that sold the hunters gas, beer, munchies, or whatever, or the people in the restuarants that these hunters eat in, or the sporting goods store that they go to and get last minute supplies, or the motel or campground folks that rent them a place to stay. No folks, their dollars go to pay for way more stuff then you want to think about or believe. So if you are a non-resident hunter, and you have found some people less then friendly to your being here, come on over to region 1 up around the Eureka area, and you'll find folks that are more then happy to wish you luck, show you where the game is, have a cup of coffee with you, and encourage you to spend, spend, spend.......
My statement about "snooze trees" was NOT about soliciting Wy hunting areas, but more along the lines of a humorous antecedent........... If you don't want to reveal "snooze tree" locations, thats just fine........ Any "pun (NOT pine) trees??????
Regardless of all things considered, I (and the other 5 in our group) think we will stick to our plans on returning to Mt......... Hunting is EXCELLENT, Lotza land (private and BLM), EXCELLENT set-up for RV, weather is tolerable (most of the time), company (friends & family) is SUPER, AND the beers cold !!!!!
Regardless of all things considered, I (and the other 5 in our group) think we will stick to our plans on returning to Mt......... Hunting is EXCELLENT, Lotza land (private and BLM), EXCELLENT set-up for RV, weather is tolerable (most of the time), company (friends & family) is SUPER, AND the beers cold !!!!!
04-04-2011, 06:33 AM
#13
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Montana
Posts: 47
Even the people that are charging a fee to hunt their land are getting money that they normally wouldn't have. I did not vote for the I161, i thought our prices were already high enough compared to some other western states, and i was smart enough to realize, that if you jack up the cost of the tags, you'll get fewer hunters.
And as far as me being a "punk" i beg to differ. It's been more then a decade or two scince I or anyone else has thought of me as a punk, If you weren't refering to me, then you can disregrad this entire post, but if you were talking to me, you should make an attempt to get to know someone and find out what they have done in their lives and where they've been before you start calling them names. Not my opinion, just common courtesy.
Last edited by scottb3472; 04-04-2011 at 06:37 AM.
04-13-2011, 10:50 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Farmington
Posts: 175
It does cost big money to hunt on a non-res tag. I was in the works of planning another trip for this fall when I found out the combo deer tag I wanted to apply for went up to $500 something. That with the current cost of gasoline made me postpone the trip. I do believe the last time I was there I spent around $800 on food, gas, gear and during in my 5 day stay. Hopefully this next year is good to me so I can put away enough money to drive back out to your Beautiful state of MT !
04-13-2011, 03:59 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: NW Montana
Posts: 159
People are so weird?! What does it matter where a person comes from?? Montana is a big state with a bunch of land for everyone. If someone is willing to buy a tag weather he is a resident or non-resident he has just as much of a right to be out there as I do. Concerning that outrageous comment left on the first page; whoever left that comment isn't a true sportsman or for that matter has little-to-no common sense & im sickened that someone is so ignorant & feels ok to flaunt it. A person simply posted that they were on their way to come & enjoy what Montana has to offer; I say, hope you have a good time! Montana is a place blessed with beauty & wildlife so I recommend that everybody comes to visit if possible.
-South
-South
04-17-2011, 12:30 PM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 9,557
That was the worst comment I have ever heard from a hunter. People like that have ruined our sport. I might pack up & head out there to hunt this year just to prove a point. This is the the good ol USA a place where people are FREE to do as they please! (as long as you are obeying the law of course)
04-18-2011, 09:19 AM
#17
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 16
Montana is a great hunting state. I've had bad experience with theft and jealousy when I was there. I was told my experience was the exception and not the rule. I hope what I was told is correct about the residents of such an awesome hunting state.
04-24-2011, 06:32 PM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 220
Please, one comment on the frigging internet has people's panties in a bunch. Why not ignore it and move on with hunting.
For the record I help NR hunters and hunt as a nonresident almost every year. I give a crap what other think about me when I am out of state and for that matter when I am in Montana. As long as I am doing things above board and having fun who cares.
Some people need to grow a thicker skin.
Nemont
P.S. if that is the worst comment you have ever read on a hunting forum then you must not have spent much time on these things.
For the record I help NR hunters and hunt as a nonresident almost every year. I give a crap what other think about me when I am out of state and for that matter when I am in Montana. As long as I am doing things above board and having fun who cares.
Some people need to grow a thicker skin.
Nemont
P.S. if that is the worst comment you have ever read on a hunting forum then you must not have spent much time on these things.
05-10-2011, 04:06 AM
#20
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southeastern Montana
Posts: 27
I have to agree with you. I've always gone out of my way to help NR hunters, and will continue to do so. It has opened up many opportunities to hunt and fish all over the USA with many of them. Many I consider good friends to this day. It's about respecting one another in each mans pursuit of one of his passions, hunting. Come to Region 7 if you need a hand.
I've been a life long resident of Montana and have hunted it exclusively for over 30 years. I always make an attempt to be as friendly and as helpful as i can to the non-resident hunters, especially those that are here on a diy hunt. Between tags and the cost of getting here i almost feel that it is my duty as a sportsman and as a Montanan to make them feel right at home and hope they come back to our beautiful state for other recreational activities.
In this day and age with the economy the way it is here in Montana i feel stronger then ever that it's our duty to help these fine folks out. I spend about $200.00 ar year when it comes to hunting, thats fuel, food , and ammo. They spend anywhere from 2-4 times that once they are here. Somehow people get the idea that the only ones who profit from a non-resident hunter are outfitters, and i can tell you that is so not true. What about the kid working at Town Pump that sold the hunters gas, beer, munchies, or whatever, or the people in the restuarants that these hunters eat in, or the sporting goods store that they go to and get last minute supplies, or the motel or campground folks that rent them a place to stay. No folks, their dollars go to pay for way more stuff then you want to think about or believe. So if you are a non-resident hunter, and you have found some people less then friendly to your being here, come on over to region 1 up around the Eureka area, and you'll find folks that are more then happy to wish you luck, show you where the game is, have a cup of coffee with you, and encourage you to spend, spend, spend.......
In this day and age with the economy the way it is here in Montana i feel stronger then ever that it's our duty to help these fine folks out. I spend about $200.00 ar year when it comes to hunting, thats fuel, food , and ammo. They spend anywhere from 2-4 times that once they are here. Somehow people get the idea that the only ones who profit from a non-resident hunter are outfitters, and i can tell you that is so not true. What about the kid working at Town Pump that sold the hunters gas, beer, munchies, or whatever, or the people in the restuarants that these hunters eat in, or the sporting goods store that they go to and get last minute supplies, or the motel or campground folks that rent them a place to stay. No folks, their dollars go to pay for way more stuff then you want to think about or believe. So if you are a non-resident hunter, and you have found some people less then friendly to your being here, come on over to region 1 up around the Eureka area, and you'll find folks that are more then happy to wish you luck, show you where the game is, have a cup of coffee with you, and encourage you to spend, spend, spend.......
