Just wondering about Out of State Elk hunters.

cohoyt · 02-03-2009

I am just wanting to get a idea about how many people actually come out west to elk hunt every year. Since I live in Colorado, I was wanting to know where people go to elk hunt, because last year there didn't seem to be to many out of state hunters around here?
Thanks.
Cohoyt

shortbus · 02-03-2009

We put in for New Mexico and have been drawn the last two years. If we don't get drawn in New Mexico this year we'll be heading your way to Colorado to hunt over the counter.

oucorry · 02-03-2009

I believe there are going to be alot fewer this year with the economy the way it is.

boltman13 · 02-07-2009

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Originally Posted by oucorry

I believe there are going to be alot fewer this year with the economy the way it is.

I think you are right. Colorado DOW data from 2008 showed a decrease in out of state hunters, and my bet is there will be an even greater drop in 2009. There will have to be some serious belt tightening at DOW because of this.

shortbus · 02-08-2009

Good! Less competition!

D Winkler · 02-09-2009

I was thinking the same thing.

boltman13 · 02-12-2009

You are right about less competition, but with lower revenue the DOW as an Enterprise Agency in Colorado and receiving no state funding may be forced to raise liscense fees, and my guess is it will fall harder on out of state hunters. Otherwise there will be cuts in staffing and managment of the state's wildlife.

birdman · 02-13-2009

Can't agree with you more Boltman. Decreased hunter numbers will have a huge impact on Colorado's DOW resources. Big game seasons are the bread winner for the majority of the state's wildlife budget. Colorado is one of a handful of states that completely funds all activities through licensing and fees. No direct state tax dollars or fed money supports them. I would imagine the first programs to go will be habitat improvement and land purchases though. I'm not sure they can afford to raise rates in this economy. They do this, and they risk further decreases in hunter numbers as they'll be out pricing many hunters.

D Winkler · 02-13-2009

They would have to eventually drop tag prices wouldn't they? I'm more of a forestry guy but after a few years of hunting drop offs the elk population would allow more hunting. Wouldn't it make sense to lower the price and get more people in after that?

birdman · 02-13-2009

If herd increases, they won't drop the price, they'll allot more tags in the limited draw areas.

02-03-2009	#1 (permalink)
cohoyt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pagosa Springs,Co. Posts: 8 Images: 16	Just wondering about Out of State Elk hunters. I am just wanting to get a idea about how many people actually come out west to elk hunt every year. Since I live in Colorado, I was wanting to know where people go to elk hunt, because last year there didn't seem to be to many out of state hunters around here? Thanks. Cohoyt __________________ If Ishi were alive, he'd be shooting a HOYT!

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shortbus Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 14,570 Images: 1	We put in for New Mexico and have been drawn the last two years. If we don't get drawn in New Mexico this year we'll be heading your way to Colorado to hunt over the counter. __________________ Hunting and Fishing...what else is there?

02-08-2009	#5 (permalink)
shortbus Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 14,570 Images: 1	Good! Less competition! __________________ Hunting and Fishing...what else is there?

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D Winkler Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 755 Images: 17	I was thinking the same thing. __________________ Take care of our Forests. The animals I like to kill live there.

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birdman Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longmont, Co Posts: 638 Images: 12	Can't agree with you more Boltman. Decreased hunter numbers will have a huge impact on Colorado's DOW resources. Big game seasons are the bread winner for the majority of the state's wildlife budget. Colorado is one of a handful of states that completely funds all activities through licensing and fees. No direct state tax dollars or fed money supports them. I would imagine the first programs to go will be habitat improvement and land purchases though. I'm not sure they can afford to raise rates in this economy. They do this, and they risk further decreases in hunter numbers as they'll be out pricing many hunters. __________________ "I don't care how or what you hunt or fish, I'm the outdoor equal opportunist"

02-03-2009	#3 (permalink)
oucorry Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Blanchard, ok Posts: 1,125 Images: 7	I believe there are going to be alot fewer this year with the economy the way it is.

02-12-2009	#7 (permalink)
boltman13 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 23	You are right about less competition, but with lower revenue the DOW as an Enterprise Agency in Colorado and receiving no state funding may be forced to raise liscense fees, and my guess is it will fall harder on out of state hunters. Otherwise there will be cuts in staffing and managment of the state's wildlife.

02-13-2009	#9 (permalink)
D Winkler Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 755 Images: 17	They would have to eventually drop tag prices wouldn't they? I'm more of a forestry guy but after a few years of hunting drop offs the elk population would allow more hunting. Wouldn't it make sense to lower the price and get more people in after that? __________________ Take care of our Forests. The animals I like to kill live there.

02-13-2009	#10 (permalink)
birdman Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longmont, Co Posts: 638 Images: 12	If herd increases, they won't drop the price, they'll allot more tags in the limited draw areas. __________________ "I don't care how or what you hunt or fish, I'm the outdoor equal opportunist"

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