I love Montana and want to retire there in a few years (ok, maybe ten or twelve years). I have read this whole post and the only thing that I have gotten out of it is that MY odds of drawing a NR tag in the next few years has increased. It takes me years to be able to save up for a western hunt, but a couple of hundred bucks in the big scheme of things isn't nearly as bad as trying to save up for many more years to afford a guaranteed outfitters tag. I will camp, but will buy groceries and gas out there. I will probably visit the local watering holes a few times also. Since I am not a resident I didn't have a dog in the hunt, but I will deal with it however I have to. Good hunting.
If the start of this winter is any indication of what is to come, there should be plenty of room about May of next year.
