roundball

Well, now that we are talking about Idaho.... I have asked the question a couple times in different threads, where is the datathat shows what impact the Idaho changes will have on Mule Deer harvest numbers. So far, unless I have missed something, no one has been able to produce it. If you can, I would certainly appreciate it.


These numbers have been referenced before. I don't know the accuracy, but I imagine they are at least close.
http://www.muledeernet.org/statusidaho.htm

From 2005,
Total Deer Hunters (Rifle) 138,100
Total Deer Hunters (ML) 2,650

Let's assume that half the MLers hunted with inline and half with traditional.

The traditionalistssay, "Well, the modern ML hunters can ALWAYS hunt the regular rifle season."

OK, so now the statistics are..............

Total Deer Hunters (Rifle & Modern ML) 139,425
Total Deer Hunters (Traditional ML only)1,325

I think it is safe to say,"Somebody wants the woods to themselves."

This is what gives me heartburn about the whole situation. Why can't you share the woods with me? Maybe you can further discriminate against some of the traditional hunters if they don't wear a loin-cloth. That will likely cut out another 6-800.