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Ever wondered what a NON RESIDENT tag was for?

Um I'll go out on a limb here and say for people that want to hunt in said state but do not reside there?

Your $$ are welcome.

C'mon out:

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=77.32.450

http://www.eregulations.com/oregon/big-game-hunting/license-tag-permit-fees/

I remember back when we were all posting hunting pics.



But damned if any of us gave out locations(on purpose....) and then went on to pimp out the next spot.....




Clownshow, I haven't watched ANY of the 'Sitka' gang in years.



Pro free range buff and wolf idiots.



If I had a nickel for every new pickup pulling a new UTV on a trailer with a couple lumber sexual beard bros from town....

Come on Sam they are just good ole hard working Liberal guys!

In my opinion the reason we have more hunters has everything to do with the solid economy and only a little to do with guys like Randy. So many people have enough disposable income to do a western hunt that the numbers have skyrocketed. If the economy takes a downturn, you will see a drastic decrease in applications across the west. How many people now apply in multiple states? That was virtually unheard of years ago! That alone is a good source of application increases.

As far as Randy goes, I appreciate his public land advocacy a lot! He has put in countless hours of time on conservation as well. I agree with an earlier poster...he hunts the SAME spots year after year and has no trouble...that kind of shoots that theory down considerably. In no way do I think he is getting rich off of his platforms.

It has nothing to do with the economy. People are being spoon fed and encouraged to apply in western states by people who are making money off it....

Plus, there cant be more hunters due to a better economy....we're all being sold the idea that hunting is dying....no matter the economy.

I think people enjoy western hunts because you are in the wild. You can kill plenty of deer in the east, far more than in the west. But few places in the east give you the same gestalt of a hunt in the west.

....and wearing those goofydick flat brimmed hats about two sizes too big. LOL

Yep, there's a whole industry built around it. Reminds me of when I was a kid and bass fishing took off. Prior to that, there was no such thing as a "bass boat." The idea was laughable. After the bass fishing industry took off, you couldn't possibly "chase lunkers" without a "bass boat."





Never heard it put like that, but it fits with the above. Selling "gestalt" is better than just killin' animals.

Happy to say that I do not know who any of the folks, mentioned in the title, are. I have heard of the meateater as a grandson is a fan.
Also happy that so many think they have to go "out west for their big hunt. Got that out of my system back in the 70's and early 80's.
Some of the hunting we have been enjoying here in the east can remain a well kept secret.

Economy has a lot to do with the uptick in outfitter bookings, some with the DIY.

Social media hunters are just the next generation of the Chuck Adams, Dwight Schu (sp?) generation. The media then was magazines, now it's internet, in between were TV shows (Real Tree crew, Waddel etc.)

The draw of the west is the mountains, but also the diversity of species. I grew up in New England (MA/NH) but just moved west. Wife and I now hold tags for 2 big game species and hopefully 3 when the draw comes out today. There's several more we haven't tried for. Eastern hunting is BORING. Sitting in a tree waiting for a random deer! West you go after them, much more fun!

I do believe Newberg and Rinella are positive ambassadors for the sport, but jesus christ guys... can you NOT expose every single possible hidden gem in the west? That would be great.

The crappy part is I'm sure they have locals who are more than happy to help, in exchange for their 15 minutes of fame.

And the Montana alternate list is a all time high!! Wow

Yet somehow... my son drew two NR tags... in two different states.... on 0 points each. The video of him opening his WY draw results, on his birthday.... is priceless... and shows the true essence of what drawing a tag should be about. Maybe I’ll post it... if y’all are lucky.

I bet that’s badass josh!!! Keep him off the trigger and get him a hammer!!! I’m excited as hell for him and I don’t even know him!! 👍🤙

I’d love to see the video but don’t blame ya if you don’t post it

The left, democrats, liberals, communist, socialist, islamites, the news media, and globalist want power/control of the American people. They hate Americans, the Constitution, and the USA. They are all enemies and traitors of America. They are using immigration/illegals to change the demographics of our once great nation. Globalists are turning it into a 2nd rate country they can control. That is the end game! Educated Christians which can think and have guns cannot be controlled by government.

Do you reckon the democrats/commies/globalists watch Newberg, or prefer Meateater instead?

Conservatives dam sure don't watch and listen to their nonsense. At least not any self respecting Conservative. RHINO"S may vary!