There IS no solution that will please everyone. There are some very vocal andradical TRADS that want inlines and the hunters that use themeliminated - PERIOD. They DO NOT want that samegroup back inTHEIR woods at all.

Please note I did not say all traditional rifle owners/users/shooters.

If the above is true (and I don't see how one could believe otherwise), how could there be a one size fits all solution?

I have no problem with inlines. Do I like them, no. That is why a shoot a traditional. I have no problem with them as long as they don't have scopes or sabots. That extends thier range and muzzleloading is about getting semi-close. If you wan't to shoot 200yd, I think you need to hunt rifle season. That is what it is for.

Politions: trust worthy? Hardly. They are bought and paid for daily by intrest with money.

I agree the inline people need to show up at that meeting in mass. Catch the flys with honey, and leave the vinegar at home in the cleaning solution. Might also take note of the anti inline bunch and campain to get them removed from the commission.

Al

The meeting is tonight fellas. Hope to see you all there.

I personally prefer flintlock over in-lines, but I understand why you would use an in-line in Idaho. 100 yards is a pretty close shot for a muledeer, and a decently far one here for whitetail.

Still, it'd be cooler if you got a mule deer with a flintlock.

Yoter

I'll be there in spirit... I have done my share of e-mailing and the meeting in Moscow last week certainly was interesting... as I am told the one on Lewiston was also...

Well, first reports are comming in on last nights F&G meeting, it is sounding like the new muzzleloader regulations may be overturned.

If any here were at the meeting it would be great to here your report.

I was there and I'd say that we had a good turnout and most of those that testified did a good job of stating their case. The main argument that was made was that the requirement of pivoting hammer is not neccessary if all other proposed changes are made. I think that the commission heard that loud and clear. I think that some of them already had their heals dug in, and others were more open to the comments and will give it sincere thought before making a final decision. I am cautiously optimistic.

I'd like to know the source of the "first reports" that you are referrring to.

Check your pm box yoter.

Public comment has been nearly split with a slight advantage going to those infavor of the definition change.

The rules came about because the current commision wants to return to a "primitive" weapon hunt during the late season. That was the original intent when those hunts were added. That necessitated changing the definition of a muzzleloader.

Remember: inlines are still fine during the any weapon hunts so to say you just bought a boat anchor is overreacting just a bit.

Many within the organization are in support of the definition change because we saw way too many bucks and cows being harvested during the late seasons. They (inlines)are simply too efficient at a time when the animals are most vulnerable and attempting to put on weight to survive the winter.

There are many hunters that are making simple modifications to their current muzzleloaders to make them fit the new definition.