Idaho proposed special season open sight centerfire

[HunterGatherer]

Chart by idfg.

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Just to add a bit of context to the data…

2016/17 was “Snowmageddon” and 22/23 was another major winter kill year

 

[Customweld]

Thread 'What a Recovering Mule Deer Herd Looks Like'

Apr 14, 2025

It's been hard to find good news in the mule deer world, but it's out there. At the recent Mule Deer Days, I interviewed a couple bios from the Monteith Shop. While the focus is on Wyoming, the info they present is applicable to any migrating mule deer herd limited by winter severity

Recovering Mule Deer with the Monteith Shop - Rokslide

Robby recently interviewed Rebekah Rafferty and Kevin Monteith at the Mule Deer Days in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They talk about what a recovering mule deer herd looks like in the Wyoming Range and beyond.

www.rokslide.com

or wherever you listen to podcasts

• robby denning
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• Forum: Rokcast

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Thread 'Idaho Mule Deer Management with Eric Freeman'

Apr 23, 2024

Idaho Mule Deer Management with Eric Freeman

Robby hosts Eric Freeman, Idaho Fish & Game Regional Wildlife Biologist. They discuss the historic low of the Caribou Mule Deer herd after the '23 killer winter

www.rokslide.com

• robby denning
• Replies: 12
• Forum: Rokcast

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These are good podcasts with some great information. If you have time, give them a listen.

 

[WRO]

Depends on the situation. Scoped rifles that are set up for dialing turrets, shooting prone, suppressor, etc. are not great for taking standing shots. I would much rather have a light rifle with iron sights.

My freezer disagrees with this statement lol. As long as the rifle is a reasonable weight and has low enough magnification it’s not an issue.

 

[idahodave]

That’s difficult for me to believe based on how crowded the woods are…but it’s good data to have. Thanks for sharing.