I know that security might be a concern, but the dates should be announced at least a couple months in advance. Some people need to beg for time off.
#1) I would prefer late January, like Superbowl weekend. You own the woods. Catering to antis doesn't work.
#2) I don't like the elitist nature of the qualifications. Just because somebody has not played in your neighborhood doesn't mean that they are not competitive. I'd like to give everybody a shot, but I know the crowd could be unmanagable.
#4) A guide? Who's going to do that? That's why we don't hunt Mexico any more. Too much trouble, and they would be underfoot. Give them a map, instead. If they can't read it, too bad.
#7) That's the way to do it, give them as much time in the field as possible.
#8) I prefer to break ties by arrival. If there is reckless and unsafe driving, lodge a protest, and disqualify the offenders. I can't see where a thirty pound coyote should lose to a thirty-one pounder.
#10) Agree with this, stupid requirement that the team members be joined at the hip.
#13) Agree with that, but it could get confusing with last minute rule changes. I have lost because I didn't catch a last minute change. & it should be in writing, even if it is a new rule change, not an announcement while people are ready to hit the road.
#14) See #2 you are right, it would create some hard feelings. What would you have to do, bring a list with your name on it, from ten years ago?
However, concept sounds good. Wiley, you should manage it, it's your idea.
That's my thoughts, for what it's worth. LB
