I suspect more illegal activities happen by road hunters than those serious enough to pack into the backcountry. Drunken thrill killers, spotlighters, trespassers, etc. Serious trophy poachers may be the exception.
True…..
As for top level CPW guys ‘catering’ to their elected officials…maybe in Colorado but I am doubtful of that too. Lots of behind the scenes disagreements and fights take place in those situations and they end up doing what they’re told or they get removed. That isn’t ‘catering’ in my mind.
Very true…..
CPW revenues are almost always part of the consideration, but the economics of Main Street businesses/outfitters carry even more weight.