This is the biggest problem within the entire DCNR, and has been for at least 30 years. They continue trying to manage people and politics, instead of managing the resources.
I agree and disagree. There are level(s) within the Dept that try to manage people and politics. There are some still trying to manage the resource.
Sykes has made a huge mistake he can never recover from. His mouth. He had a resource, the GWs, that he could have used as his mouth on pushing anything. For the most part, NOT ALL, but mostly the GWs deal with THE people well. They stop by camps and talk. They interact over morning coffee at the country store. They know the hardcore outlaws that there is no need to waste your breath on. They know the respected individuals that can help you sale the product. At least the old timers where that way. But even with GWs, sometimes the lure of a pack of broadheads at Bass Pro Shop is too great so this wouldn't be across the board.
The HIP thing, like for dove, is a strong thought. The worse thing about it I can see is about a 6 month delay in data. I'm guessing that's not anything major. The best thing is you can report all kills at once in a controlled enviroment.
