I've been saying this.The DCNR actually proposed a rifle season from the beginning of Oct through the second season of archery.It hasn't happened YET.That was last year and I haven't heard anything about it since.
The DCNR also calls for herd reductions yet wants to introduce elk to more areas in the name of habitat.Deer and elk eat alot of the same foods.I think you'll find that info on the rocky mountain elk website.
Now the next thing is ATV trails on state forest land.