IMO, this has never been about guides vs. hunters. Some guides, with bad intentions, will try to scare you into thinking that, but it's not the case. I think it is more about doing something, anything, to try and conserve our resource. Technology is constantly evolving and in order to keep our numbers where they need to be or keep hunting what it used to be, limitations need to happen. I do not think anyone would argue that there have been numerous advances in technology that has contributed to more animals being taken or wounded. Long range guns, long range bows, rangefinder, camo, gps, 15's, SxS's, quads, the list is endless. Trail cameras fall on that list too. Something needs to happen or hunting is going to continue on it's current course. The art of hunting is lost in many people. I see no problem with giving up my trail cameras, as a small concession, to start letting the animals get a little leg up on us. The reason I do not mind trail cameras leaving is simply, I have seen how much they can benefit me and others. We literally hunt stands and or blinds because of what is showing up on cameras. For anyone who runs cameras to disagree with that statement, they are not being honest with themselves. With trail cameras, you do not even need to be in the woods to gather very useful information for your upcoming hunt. heck, you can be hunting 10 miles away and at night go check a camera on the other side of the unit and then change your plans for the next day. One might say that a hunter can get just as much or more info from a trail camera than they could get from flying in an airplane or parachute plane. We can debate for days on which new technology has had the biggest impact, but that really comes down to opinion unless 5 or 10 year studies are conducted.
The fact that some guys are willing to give up nothing and continue to watch hunting get shittier and shittier each year, boggles my mind. I would happily give up other new advances if it means better hunting down the road or less conflicts in the field. The fear mongers and the hardcore "I give nothing up" guys are the biggest threat. It is only a matter of time before someone comes out with another technological advance that makes hunting even easier. At some point, we need to not be so self centered and look at the big picture. Why they chose Game cameras is a decision they made. I simply agree that they need to limit them or completely ban them. AGFD should get the forest service and BLM on board and make this happen. Again, just my opinion. At any rate, I ask all to contact your commissioner and let them know your feelings on this issue. Do not let me or a loud mouth, arrogant guide, tell you how to think.
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