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.
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.[/quote]
I agree. Don't know where the idea of NR hunters not spending on groceries etc comes from. Our group spends a small fortune in state on our hunting trips.
