Description

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Adam Parr joins Dan to discuss their experiences with elk hunting in Colorado. They catch up on life and reminisce about past hunting trips. They also discuss the recent law change in Colorado that restricts non-residents from buying over-the-counter archery elk tags. The conversation explores the increase in hunting pressure from non-residents and the impact it has on the quality of the hunt for residents. Both Dan and Adam express their preference for waiting and hunting in draw units to ensure a more enjoyable and successful hunting experience. The conversation discusses the need to balance the quantity and quality of hunting experiences in Colorado. Adam and Dan explore the increasing number of non-resident hunters and the impact it has on resident hunters. They discuss the potential solutions, such as limiting non-resident tags and increasing tag prices for residents. The guys touch on the importance of funding conservation efforts through hunting revenue. They reflect on their own hunting experiences in Colorado and how the landscape has changed over the years.

Takeaways:

• The increase in hunting pressure from non-residents in Colorado has led to a decline in the quality of the hunt for residents.
• Residents are advocating for changes in the law to prioritize their hunting experiences and ensure a better quality hunt.
• Both Dan and Adam prefer waiting and hunting in draw units to avoid the overcrowding and enjoy a more enjoyable and successful hunting experience.
• The law change in Colorado restricts non-residents from buying over-the-counter archery elk tags, which aims to address the overcrowding issue.
• Residents believe that the law change will help improve the quality of the hunt for both residents and non-residents. Balancing the quantity and quality of hunting experiences is crucial in Colorado.
• Limiting non-resident tags and increasing tag prices for residents may be potential solutions.
• Funding conservation efforts through hunting revenue is important.
• The hosts reflect on the changing landscape of hunting in Colorado and the impact on their own experiences.

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