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Originally posted by jlccoffee:
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Originally posted by JackG:
[b] Lots of arguments on here have merit. Thanks Barry for clarifying for everyone. And those that complain about the the public land for BHA use, did you call your state representative, or did you check into how much money was spent in the past or will be spent in the future on these hunts that was taxpayers.

Research a lot of items and things will become clearer.
If taxpayer dollars are being used to run a public hunt on public land, I consider that a good use of my tax money. Much better than many things it is being used for.

Should the DNR also turn over the WMA's to be managed by other groups? That would also save taxpayer dollars. [/b]
I don't see any comparision to WMA and the Oak Mountain other than they are both public land. But, the hunts are extremely different. WMA's are open to everyone (resident & non-resident), there are no limits to the number of hunters and the WMA's are open every day of the hunting season with some restrictions (weapon).

The Oak Mountain hunt has 4 specified hunt days and restricted weapon choice (archery). Oak Mountain has never been open to the public for hunting.

Where were all these complaints about Oak Mountain before the hunts started 4 years ago. Ya'll seem to want to keep comparing Oak Mountain to WMA's. Oak Mountain has never been treated as a WMA.

I have determined that some of you will just continue to complain no matter what. Bless your hearts.

Facts:
It is cheaper now
It is easier to qualify (more available)
It is saving the DCNR manpower and money
Everyone that passed the proficiency test has been chosen. Yes, I even sent a letter to the one I was thinking about DQing.

So, I wonder, I we had charged $15 to shoot the proficiency test and apply for the hunt instead of having to join BHA, would ya'll still complain?

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The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke