Show Notes
In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of The Western Rookie podcast, Brian shares a jam-packed update covering point deadlines, land access battles, and the latest in public land politics. Brian dives into time-sensitive applications, the ongoing corner crossing legal saga, and a brewing storm over a federal land sale. If you're a public land hunter or building points across the West, this episode is a must-listen.
Key Takeaways:
- Application & Point Deadlines:
- Nevada Points Deadline: Today – June 10
- Nebraska Points Deadline: Saturday, June 14
- Kansas Resident Deer Application: Saturday, June 14
- Utah Points + Antlerless Deadline: Friday, June 20
- Corner Crossing Case Update:
- Federal civil case upheld in favor of hunters—no trespassing found
- Billionaire landowner is petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn the ruling
- If SCOTUS hears the case and rules in favor of hunters, corner crossing could become legal nationwide
- If SCOTUS rules for the landowner, access to millions of acres of land could be blocked
- Federal Land Sale Update:
- The Utah–Nevada land sale proposal (originally 460K acres, actually 1.5M acres) was struck down
- Sen. Mike Lee (UT) is pushing to sneak the language back into a must-pass Senate bill
- Conservation groups, hunters, and public land advocates are staying vigilant
Conclusion:
Whether it’s building your point strategy or defending public land, now’s not the time to get complacent. Stay alert, make your voice heard, and don’t let billionaires rewrite our public land laws.
Stay ready. Stay involved.
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