Idaho proposed special season open sight centerfire

[wind gypsy]

This is a reasonable post.

I am never going to be in favor of restricting lethality. I hate special seasons. I want animals killed humanely and recovered to feed people.

These changes won’t solve the root cause problems, which are due to poor management and overdevelopment.

The irresponsible slobs who are slinging lead past their maximum effective range will still be doing it without rangefinders and scopes.

If the herds need relief because too many animals are being killed, then limit tags, starting with cow/doe tags. Then NR tags. Western states need to decide whether they want out-of-state dollars or a good experience for residents.

As long as the population is healthy, I don’t care whether there are any 375 bulls or 180 point deer. Hunting is about the experience, not bragging rights.

Right. The experience of hunting buck:doe ratios of 6:100 and those 6 being mostly 1 or 2 year olds is awesome.

 

[Lou432]

That Idaho lever action only deer proposal likely a limited any weapon tweak in SE units like 73A/76, per the advisory committee's Jan 2026 pitch sounds like a fun throwback less long range sniping, more woods stalking. No direct Utah parallel they're all weapon with no lever mandate, but lever guns rule eastern deer woods hunts there Marlin 336 in .30-30 or .35 Rem drops whitetails DRT at 50-150 yds with Hornady LeveRevolution, zero jams in brush, and that quick follow up thump shines for hogs too. Silhouette skills'll translate perfect your rigs'll feel at home. If it passes, it'll cull crowds and boost fun vote yes and grab LeveRevs for the flatter arc.

 

[Wrench]

I have a blr in 284win that would be a great fit....