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Offline Questor

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« on: March 29, 2004, 09:31:58 AM »
I've noticed that my state is pushing to acquire more money for non-game wildlife and some surveys are quite interesting. I specifically note that in a survey I received from the University of Minnesota, among the many hunting related questions, there were many questions that applied to non-hunters as well. For instance, "how many days a year do you go wildlife viewing?"  This survey was sent to people who have purchased hunting licenses.

My cynical side says that they are trying to bolster the number of bird watchers and other "non-consumptive" wild life users by adding hunters to the population.  Arguments like the following can then be made: "1.5 million Minnesotans are bird watchers who are in the field more than 10 times per year."  

As a hunter, I am, of course, always watching wildlife when I am in the field. In fact, I watch wildlife even when I'm not in the field.  It just seems that this kind of question can be used to no good purpose for hunters.

What do you think?
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Offline Lone Hunter

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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2004, 02:20:23 PM »
I wonder if they are trying to justify syphoning off some of the hunter/ fisherman license fees and the Pitman/Rudman Tax on hunting /fishing equipment to other endeavors.

But, I tend to be a little cynical about state and federal goverments.


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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2004, 02:31:01 PM »
Could be they are looking at making the non-hunting users cough up some dollars to support non game species N O T in a billion years. But one can always dream. We have been carrying the load form the start and no one wants to lend a hand. :(
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2004, 07:20:59 AM »
DON'T TRUST THEM!

Sounds & Smells Fishy!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2004, 08:46:44 AM »
It could mean anything, good or bad, for hunters.  One thing's for sure; in the end they're almost sure to vary the results to match what the intended outcome is.

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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2004, 01:31:00 PM »
One thing I've noticed.  When the subject of an excise tax on outdoor equipment (tents, boots, backpacks etc.) to help maintain and improve the out of doors, such as already exists as Pittman-Robertson, is mentioned, the "PC" outdoors types howl like banshees.  Hmmm.  All talk, no substance.

The P-R excise tax has gone a long way in helping to preserve the outdoors.  (At least when not hi-jacked by special interests.)  ALL outdoor enthusiasts should be proud to do their share.

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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2004, 07:03:48 AM »
Smells fishy.  What about the rest of the survey?

What's the reputation for the University of Minnesota for unbiasness in their surveys?  Some places are good, some are awful.
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