Yes, its apparently been that way up here for a long time. Now that its legal, people REALLY give zero shits. Last year I had a good time driving around and looking at all the weed growing in plain sight! I even saw a house for sale on zillow that had pics of their six plants in there back yard....I'm saying its smart, mind you. Soil is pretty good up here if you find the right spot....strain selection is key, being a northern climate and all.