Originally Posted By: Smokey Bear
This is a thought provoking thread. The only rub for me is guides moving into public areas that I have hunted for over 40 years. Then trying to claim it as there own, and attempt to run everybody else out of the area. Then try to play the "this is how I make my living" card like it gives them the right to push hunters around who have hunted the area for decades. Then try to hunt the area every day they can book, till they pressure the birds out of the area. I've never lost any sleep over it, but If I had to step down on one side of the fence, I would lean toward no guides on public water. The bottom line is those that can, do. Those that can't, hire a guide.


This is a really well thought out and good response. Theses are all of the issues I have with guides on public. I too don’t lose sleep over it but I do feel it is a slippery slope that could/has ruined something that I love so much. Something I would ask if anyone else feels like it seems to be getting worse and worse?