Non toxic only will reduce the numbers of hunters. Face it, most people don't take one or two big trips to a different state, and not hunt in their home state. Just the opposite, most hunting occurs on the home stomping grounds, with a little in other states to boot. I just won't be one of the guys who takes up monster truck mudding, or oil painting after it happens.
Ted, you make a very good point here but I vote with my pocket book. A parallel can be made with fishing in WA. and deer hunting in MN. Fishing here is probably on par with hunting in MN. Years ago salmon fishing used to be my main past time but I haven't bought a license in about 3 years. I won't fish in this state anymore because of the restrictions and resource allocations to commercial and non-sporting interests. Sportsmen pay for the fish and others reap the harvest. If I want to go salmon fishing now I go to Alaska. And you're right, I don't go to Alaska every year but I sure as he!! don't fish in WA. anymore. And if I feel I'm not getting a fair shake with upland hunting here my money will be heading east until it's all gone and WDFW can add me to their used to hunt in WA. list. It's
your money that supports
their programs.
Jim
