packgoatguy
Well-Known Member
Ive hunted public land my entire life, but lately have sensed a shift with some in the hunting crowd, to a focus on higher quality/paid hunting opportunities on private land... is this the way of the future or is it just making it easier for those of us with less and less time to put boots on the ground?
Also, is this a general shift in the conservation mentality in the US? Ive been reading a lot of the articles written by this guy at http://www.nature-track.com and he makes a lot of good points about how the deer and elk habitats on our public lands are suffering from a host of different land use issues, including over grazing... irrigation water depleting aquifers... developments... etc. Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for quality hunting opportunities on public land? What if the feds or the states start selling off the public lands to the highest bidder? Will this sport be left to the wealthy if our only option to hunt and fish is on private lands managed for profit?
Sorry for the odd question... Im just sitting here planning out my next rifle purchase, picking the best caliber for my hunting needs, and planning my next year's hunts... and it got me thinking about what my great grandkids will be doing in 20, 30 or 50 years from now. Am I going to have anything to pass on to them?
Also, is this a general shift in the conservation mentality in the US? Ive been reading a lot of the articles written by this guy at http://www.nature-track.com and he makes a lot of good points about how the deer and elk habitats on our public lands are suffering from a host of different land use issues, including over grazing... irrigation water depleting aquifers... developments... etc. Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for quality hunting opportunities on public land? What if the feds or the states start selling off the public lands to the highest bidder? Will this sport be left to the wealthy if our only option to hunt and fish is on private lands managed for profit?
Sorry for the odd question... Im just sitting here planning out my next rifle purchase, picking the best caliber for my hunting needs, and planning my next year's hunts... and it got me thinking about what my great grandkids will be doing in 20, 30 or 50 years from now. Am I going to have anything to pass on to them?