[yoteman]

Two more quick and dirty IDF&G stories...one good, one bad..I drew a trophy unit permit in the mid 1990's and had the good fortune to drop a monster in the bottom of a real hole. Called two buds, we packed it out on our backs next day AFTER I called a local outfitter who declined the job as he had just taken the shoes off his horses. Two days later I get a polite call from IDF&G inquiring as to the meat - did I pack it out? I gave the name of the officer who checked me in the field, and sent them a photocopy of the meat shop receiving ticket...never heard another word. Another false "anonomyous" call.
Another bud, serious elkoholic, bought a spendy out of state tag, spent a bundle researching, interviewed almost everyone working for IDF&G looking for a big bull. He was dogged by rumours of a lot of wolf activity and poor success, but listened to the IDF&G bio who repeatedly assured him there were tons of elk an no wolf problem. He has very good mules, packed into the Chamberlain basin (one of O'Connor's haunts) 14 miles...opening day bugled, called in an entire wolf pack. Same story different drainage and pack day two. Moved camp another 7 miles further in, repeated story. Saw one 5 pt bull in an outfitters camp and two cows in 14 days hunting. You should have seen the letter he wrote to IDF&G. With this behaviour, and no bonus points, it's easy for me to take my time and money and go somewhere else.