justanotherpunk Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Seems the general consensus further regulating archery hunting is horrible. Just because the success rates for archery hunts are less than that of rifles hunts doesn't mean that there aren't negative effects related to the current structure for acquiring archery tags and with the current structure for how they can be used (remember, just because they aren't being killed doesn't mean they aren't being disturbed.) Right now it's sort of like a free for all, buy a tag and go just about anywhere (much of the time during the rut). Although that last couple of comments probably won't be very popular, anyone that spends time in the field knows how much pressure can be generated in the late hunts from archery hunting (every road truck on it and every waterhole seems to a hunter at it, just try and puddle jump ducks from late Dec. to the end of Jan. without getting told off for wrecking someones day.) I put in my time every year with both rifle and archery and have been hoping the Game and Fish would wake up and do something about the current structure for archery hunts especially considering one of the reasons that was given by G&F for drastically cutting the number of Dec. rifle permits, many years ago, was the negative effects hunting pressure had on the fawn crop. I also know I'm a hypocrite for taking advantage of something I don't really care for but when in Rome... These changes may not be such a bad thing for hunting, especially when quality is concerned, in Arizona. I also think maybe it should be expanded to cover the southern units as well. As far as blowing the processing fee for nothing. Maybe you should consider the processing fee the privilege of supporting wildlife projects in Arizona without having to suffer through many of the negatives (substandard wages, illegal immigration, etc.) of living here. Just my two cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 wow another prime example of someone willing to give thiers/others right away. if they decided to take away dec. rifle tags a lot of people would scream bloody murder. so jab the archers thats ok i guess. all i can say is wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy4COUES Report post Posted January 17, 2008 They are jabbing the archers, right in the eye. It really sucks...it also creates tension between hunters...that also sucks. AGAIN does anyone know the hunt dates for the unit 1 DRAW archery seasons? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
