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Although I have wavered on this thing I must say I hope this bill does not get passed. I support and want free lance hunting and agree that over commercialization hurts the sport and the business community. However I don't see this bill as fixing much and as a back door attempt to limit the commercial side of things. Access and Habit are the real issues. Trying to limit NR so to limit in flex of money so to limit leases, so to increase access is not, IMHO the way to go. Unfortunately, I think we may have missed an opportunity to focus on a direct way to improve the MAJORITY interests in all this. I wish groups like this could of advocated for laws to raise revenue and secure public access. The argument I hear here a lot is that the PLOTS lands stink and getting access on other land is VERY difficult. This is the argument for people TOO LEASE land! Trying to discourage this by reducing options doesn't seem to be in many peoples best interest.
I believe it may be VERY possible to multiple acres for public access by 5 fold fairly easily. If we raise license costs say to 100 for nonresidence and 40 for residence, add a Upland Stamp say for 20 bucks that is good for one month only with the ability to purchase one every month of the season, and allow the state to enter into LONG TERM LEASES with farmers I believe that the habitat and access can be greatly increased. With a strategy like this access could grow with the increase in hunters. Increased access reduces the need for leases and guides.
I realize this is not going to happen now. Hopefully 2048 will fade away and from it a better strategy that is in the majorities interests will emerge.
I believe it may be VERY possible to multiple acres for public access by 5 fold fairly easily. If we raise license costs say to 100 for nonresidence and 40 for residence, add a Upland Stamp say for 20 bucks that is good for one month only with the ability to purchase one every month of the season, and allow the state to enter into LONG TERM LEASES with farmers I believe that the habitat and access can be greatly increased. With a strategy like this access could grow with the increase in hunters. Increased access reduces the need for leases and guides.
I realize this is not going to happen now. Hopefully 2048 will fade away and from it a better strategy that is in the majorities interests will emerge.