Been tracking NM applications in a few of the units we have gone in the past. Year over year increases, in some cases double and triple the amount of applicants year over year. Montana had the first year without leftover. Know the point creep is a real problem in other states.
On one hand it's great for the future generations because with more people interested the more funds/interest go into conservation. But on the othe hand, being selfish, some of the middle of road units are getting harder and harder to draw.
What's everyone's opinion on this year over year increase interest in elk hunting? Improved economy/more people with disposable income? Media promotion? The cross fit movement that carries over to mountain hunting? Farm to table?
Just throwing it out for discussion, passing the time until September.
On one hand it's great for the future generations because with more people interested the more funds/interest go into conservation. But on the othe hand, being selfish, some of the middle of road units are getting harder and harder to draw.
What's everyone's opinion on this year over year increase interest in elk hunting? Improved economy/more people with disposable income? Media promotion? The cross fit movement that carries over to mountain hunting? Farm to table?
Just throwing it out for discussion, passing the time until September.