Black bear..

[Wolverine-1]

ol_spark, I think that there are several reasons that some biologist do not want outsiders hunting in thier areas. I know one biologist thinks that the wildlife should be hunted only by the local natives in his area, and this guy will tell you anything to discourage you from hunting there. Some biologist seem to become almost over protective of the wildlife. I know of one biologist that actually darted and placed large red collars on bear prior to hunting season. Most hunters would not harvest a bear with a collar, as it more than likely would be rubbed. I have known biologist that actually spent very little time in the field and knew very little about thier area, outside of what they have read from previous reports. The same reports that are available to the public. Sure they fly once a year for aerial counts, but that doesn't impress me much. I'm not saying that all wildlife biologist are like this but there are some. I have called some biologists that would not talk to me at all, they would take my name and address and mail me a form letter, giving a vague idea of game populations for the area. Hell, I knew more than that before I called them. I will say that the very best information that I, personally have received from biologists, are from retired biologists or those that have moved on to another area, seems like then they will tell you just about anything about their old areas. There are lots of good ways to obtain information about an area besides talking with wildlife biologists.