Originally posted by ElkHunter:
You know what? I am guessing that ya'll would still be complaining if BHA was doing this for free (no membership required)!
So, I have to ask myself; why? Are you concerned you wouldn't qualify (proficiency test)? Are you concerned you wouldn't be chosen? Are you just wanting to complain period?
So, let's put all the cards on the table!
Antlerhunter and jlccoffee,
Why didn't you apply? Don't be scared, tell us the truth!
I have not applied because I don't want to drive up there to hunt. However, I am concerned because the hunt is setting a precident that I don't want to see set at other state parks that may be opened to hunting in the future. If there are hunts in the future on state parks that are close to me, I may apply.
I have, as a matter of fact, applied for the state park hunts in Georgia. They have a lottery where everyone has an equal opportunity to hunt. Beginning this year, if you are not drawn, you build preference points to increase your chances of being drawn until you eventually get to hunt. By that way, they are making sure that everyone gets a chance to hunt. They have several state parks where hunting is permitted and have been doing this for several years. Maybe before saying a lottery system doesn't work, you should check your facts. It is working right accross the state line from us and has been for several years now.
For outback....I have bowhunted for about 23 years. Not sure how many deer and hogs I have killed with a bow over the years. It's not a huge number but I have killed my share. In the last 2 years I have also killed 2 deer and a bear with a crossbow. I'm not really sure what any of that has to do with someone wanting to ensure that the public has equal opportunity to access a public property.
