Frontier Gander ... not wanting to get into an argument here but prior to your current epiphany of flintlocks, traditional rifles and gear, you shot inlines. And I will guess still do. So basically a ruling such as Idaho enacted would have little effect on you or I for that matter. But what of the current hundreds, even thousands of Idaho residents that while they own a inline rifle that was legal prior but now nolonger, and do not share your feelings for the more traditional side, where do they hunt? Many might not have incomes supportive of out of State hunts, nor the time to do so. Further they might not have the funds or the desire to re-invest in all new hunting gear to walk the traditional path of muzzleloading like you and I do.

So because of the desires of others and the stroke of a pen, these people are no longer able to do something in their own state, that was prior to all of this legal. Further, they are also now are ruled out of a season which might have been much more conducive to their work or leisure schedule, and your attitude is "Deal with it or hunt in another state that allows sabots, scopes " I find that rather selfish and callous on your part. I never took you for that kind of person. I guess I am a little surprised.

Unless these current laws greatly benefit game management, which I do not see. I personally believe you will encounter many more wounded animals from untrained hunters using weapons not meant for the kind of shooting they will attempt. Unless these laws are for the benefit of all hunters in Idaho, which I personally feel they are not. Otherwise the hue and cry would not have rang out so quick and loudly. Unless these laws promote a financial windfall to the State in regards to sale of hunting license. Again, many current residents will not participate, and I could understand whymany out of State hunters who bring in thousands of dollars,will not beflocking to Idaho with these regulations. What is the advantage other then to give a few, the opportunity to hunt with traditional weapons and projectiles, which in the past was always their options?

I can only hope all muzzleloader shooters, traditional and modern alike,could share seasons, and opportunities. That all muzzleloader shooters could ban together to help protect and preserve this sport I so dearly enjoy. Lets hope Idaho sees this and makes the necessary changes.