Interesting article. I foresee harder economic times ahead - doesn't everybody? The question is just how severe they will be. I try not to become overly pessimistic about it, since, in my case, there is very little I can do about it. Although, I am considering going in with a friend on an elk this fall. Half an elk would keep me fed for quite a while. And elk is far more tasty than venison.
Western Colorado is slowly falling apart economically. Tourists here comment to me on the number of failed businesses in this town. There seems to be another one going out of business every month or so. It's spooky.