Most NR bring their groceries with them. Most also don't stay in town. They might buy some gas, but economic impact from the DIY is minimal.[/quote]
This is complete BS in my experience. We spend about $2K each in state on groceries, gas, restaurants & sporting goods stores campgrounds & hotels fill up multiple times in a bad tourist weather time. I guess hating strangers competing for the same game is common. But the ability for middle class hunters to take an affordable elk hunt every year is a fantastic part of American life. Join a private club mentality isn’t generally what hunting has been about but there are selfish bastards everywhere. I miss cheaper tags & fewer hunters but I try & introduce the sport to a first time elk hunter most years to give something back. Not everyone was lucky enough to learn to hunt from Dad& Grandpa & not everyone can live in elk country.
