As for high license costs....Nobody is singling you out and charging you more. We all have to pay the same license fees based on the state.

I guess ya'll gotta gripe about something to make yourselves feel better....lol

I'm not a fan of goose, but occasionally some of my friends that chase waterfowl call wanting to kill some geese.

We stand down at the shop and enjoy some adult beverages. The geese come over my shop with wings cupped and landing gear down. We knock the (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) out of them and don't have to set out decoys, call or get wet.

… not everyone was lucky enough to make a lot money off the taxpayer like you lol

OK then, sorry Savell.

Swamp Wolf do you put an asterik next to the big deer you shoot and say look what my money bought? It's exactly what it is. Probably got 20 game cameras out, a bait station and the old high fence around the property too. Get off you're high horse.

… yes ! Getting interesting now

… carry on

"A lot of money off the taxpayer"?

You probably make more annually from earned income credits on you dependents than I made with the state of Ga.

Turing hunting into a for profit sport has really changed the traditions and sport of hunting in my area. It has also lessened the skill set of the majority of hunters. Nice blinds, lots of corn, large deer population on property with very minimal pressure has took the skill aspect out of it. Now 6 year olds that don't even know how to load a gun and couldn't tell a cow track from a deer track are regularly killing nice deer. Less access and less skill will only continue the decline the hunter numbers. I got into to trapping about 15 years ago because I got fed up with the stupidness of deer hunting around here and wanted something the boys could do with me outdoors when they were little. When they got older and wanted to deer hunt it got me back into it. I prefer to go out west and stalk muleys with a bow for the challenge of it and to get away from the stupidness that goes with whitetail hunting around here. Luckily my oldest has grown fond of spot and stalk out west too.

You have no clue what you're talking about..."what my money bought?/high fence?" Lol..lol!


....go play golf and dry up those crocodile tears...

I only have 14 cameras!

You’ve always had to pay for hunting access down there? That would suck. I’ve never done it and have plenty of places to hunt.
Not as easy as it used to be, but you can still gain permission if you’re willing to put in the effort.

Like was said $56 for a turkey tag is dumb when you can buy 2 for that price. Sure for you it's about the hunt the fun the experience. Yes ther is all of that UT it has to lake economic since as well.

When hunting access is geting reduced And kids especially can't get on ground and hunt small game even becuse it's been leased for deer and they no longer hunt. You will be the first to cry about Take a kid hunting Hunter #s decline ect.. then back like and act like a jack leg and love all the land the kid used to be able to walk and hunt bit can not becuse it's rented out for deer and think it's just all great.

Also you know a ton of people and get more openings than the average Joe to a lot of areas. But keep on your high horse. Hunting should be something affordable poor people can do to off set groceries. Not have to work their but off to get access somewhere and pay through the nose for tags. I guess it's all about the good old boys club.

I love to hunt, trap, fish, forage it's been my life. But when the cost and effort gets to high I will just put cows out in the field And when only the rich can hunt like in Europe so be it. You seem to not be able to see that's how it's heading.

I have the lease available and money to pay for fun so everyone should . Funny how that works . Yet I own land Make great money, hunt public land in 2 states with the kids spending plenty on license and tags and I'm concerned about the cost and limited access. Not so much for me I can and do afford it but for those that can't.

I know many people that have quit hunting becuse they lost access and the cost of tags and traveling to hunt that don't have the money to spend. BuT daddy Swamp it's all about him and his situation. Everyone should be able to do what he does . To heck with those that can't afford or have a place to even hunt small game .

But he can't handle the Game warden hate usually rightfully given out.

I hear this even here in PA
The OP is from Minnesota

Tell me again that you have nowhere to hunt

Actually, I don’t think 53 bucks is too bad price for a turkey tag.

It's always been cheaper to buy fish at the store than to be a fisherman. It's always been cheaper to buy meat at the store than hunt for it. A guy is paying for the chase and the experience.

I don't play golf or I guess played poorly at it which was 20 years ago or more. 1 camera is more than I've got. I may get 1 sometime but I haven't yet. With 14 cameras out you ought to have them timed and patterned right to minute give or take a few. The rut will throw that off a bit though. I've got 2 hang on treestands up for bowhunting and during gun season I stand on the ground. You still can kill deer doing that and you don't even need a raised blind or tower with a bait pile out front or a food plot. I also stick to about a 40 acre area of the land I hunt on. It's wooded pasture with quite a bit of open area. The other group of guys hunt the rest of the land. I'm friends with them and talk to them during season so I know what they've got or been seeing.
What you kill is what your money bought not your skill set. Yes Sir hit the nail on the head whether is ticks people off or not. It's true on what deer hunting has become in the majority of the country. Pretty sad honestly.

That's not true for everyone. Not anywhere close.

Shouldnt be able to when they are whining about too many deer and receiving numerous free permits to take deer out of season. In the same breath that they are whining about 'crop damage', theyll turn away a 14 year old kid that knocks on their door and politely asks for permission to hunt. Is that 100% of farmers..no, but its the majority around here and growing each year.

I bought land, dont have to worry about it....but its still sad to see.

It's not about being singled out, its about how they spend the money.

Missouri Department of Conservation charges a hunter $1.00 for a "convenience fee" that allows that hunter to print their own license out on their own printer and paper. I haven't figured that one out yet. You'd think they would give you a discount.

ol' dad

Well...well....a landowner with 100 acres (with deer on it) attempting to call me out on my views about crybabies that don't have a deep enough interest in hunting to be willing to pay to play....laughable.

I own 1.5 acres with my home on it in a small town....No live deer there.

Since I was old enough to have to pay my own way I have had to join a hunting lease. I was fortunate to lease some property myself (with members to help pay). Ive always lease from timber companies. I have ONE friend that allows me to hunt a 375 acre tract that he owns....but I rarely hunt there because he hunts too.

You jacklegs on here always gouge at me about my game warden service....like I milked it to get something special. What a joke!

Go play golf with badger!

Indiana and KY has a lot of public ground as well. I spent well over 2k in gas alone driving to it last seasion. Cabin s, camps, and tags not included. Or property taxes.

Myself I just like being outside and no longer have any need to pull the trigger or take any game myself. I get more enjoyment watching and helping others that still get excited doing so. The kids had been keeping us in meat and I don't need to do any shooting. It's more fun to watch them do it.

Antler
s and the crazy about them is the driving factor in this lease and hunting stupidity.

… got the warden stirred up good this time lol