And I don’t have a problem with it if states do it. Residents should get preference over non residents and I say this as a traveling turkey hunter who has done it every year for 15 years.
Oh, I agree 100% that states should take care of their residents first and foremost! I've been applying for FL quota permits since 2007. I do a FOIA yearly to get the draw application/award data. It's pretty sad to see places like FEC have half the drawn permits for the first hunt go to non-rez. I fully support the 10% NR cap on quota permits even though its going to ruin the tradition of me and my father being able to make a Florida hunt every 2-3 years. He drew a good permit this year and at 78 years old, it could very well be his last trip.
All that being said, totally excluding non-residents from Federally Owned public lands for the 9 days is a bit excessive.
