Source: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jan/22/dentry-wildlife-politics-do-mix/
Here is a great way for those that truly are interested in Colorado and it’s wildlife. many challenges face hunters and fishermen here in the Centennial State. Misconceptions abound, and Mister Dentry’s reference to so called “canned” hunts fails to address thew actual scope of the legislation that is being proposed. As is stands, if your farm is fenced, you will not be allowed to hunt on it, and that is only one example.
GB 1137 is piss poor legislation whether it is supported by Republicans or not. Republicans have also sponsored immoral Ex Post Facto Law based solely upon political correctness, so go figure.
Here are my biggest issues regarding hunting and fishing in Colorado. They are not in any particular order, and no one is of greater importance than any other issue.
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We are constantly bombarded with messages from all over that the younger generation is the future of outdoor recreation. “Take a kid fishing,” and that sort of thing. Has anyone noted that the cost of licenses has become prohibitive for a lot of people over the past few years?
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Two years ago, I bought a license for a friend of mine so that I would have a hunting partner for big game season; He was, and is broke secondary to an abusive child support order. They took my money, that I spent, and used it toward his support order. Screw the powers that be, that was theft.
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Access, while greatly improved over the past few years, still is a problem. See bullet number one…
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I had family from out of state come and visit. We went fishing, and a DOW officer stopped by. Gone are the days of chatting with a friendly Warden, he was a grump, and was only concerned with legalities. Law enforcement is a legitimate part of the job, but so is proper interaction with the public at large. My relatives will no longer purchase expensive non resident licenses in Colorado. Now they go to Wyoming. Where “The people are so friendly.”
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January 22, 2008 at 11:28
I cannot find this bill in the state of Colorado webpage. Be that as it may, I am upset that legislature and more importantly the DOW does not stop this bill. DOW is more concerned with revenue making than it is wildlife. You are right when you say they arent friendly. You might as well be dealing federal narcotics cops than a game warden. In the last few years I have been approached by DOW agent in our hunting camp who swagger in with their hand on their sidearm. In their mind we are guilty until WE prove other wise.
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January 23, 2008 at 00:41
I seriously doubt that it would have already been pulled.
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January 24, 2008 at 01:36
Hmmm, I still don’t see it listed Rob. If you can make it to the dome let me know. I have to work. DANG IT!
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