Originally Posted by Ben2

I understand that as well, but I still dont see how trying is hurting anything, even if it is a waste of time in the end. Just like the opening it on Saturday, why is that bad?


The problem with "trying" is that they are taking away days that hunters can legally hunt for no justifiable biological reason. The continual erosion of hunters' rights will eventually lead to hunters dedicating less of their own time and money to help manage their property's habitat, predators, ect. Right now for example, I've got about 1,200 acres that I work on year round to provide everything possible to make quality turkey habitat, trap, and so on. I feel confident that as long as I do my part, I can kill my 5 birds off that 1,200 acres.

Now, let's say that they hypothetically decide to lower the limit to 3. I've got one 600 acre tract that I am very confident I can kill my 3 birds off of. So more than likely, I would drop my other leases on the other 600 acres and probably take another out of state hunt or two each year. Those 600 acres may or may not be leased by someone else who plans to manage the property for turkeys, but it will no longer be necessary for me to spend my time and money doing it.