One shot, limited range, open sights only, traditional style caps open to the weather, no jacketed bullets, etc. That is ML hunting in a nutshell.

The only real advantage that ML hunters get right now with the modern advances is improved design of in-line rifles (in-lines have been around for well over a century, just not widely used). Sure, I can consistently hit a 3 inch circle at 75 yards all day long (I mean 20 shots or more) with my in-line, but I can do the same with my sidelock.

In Washington we do not get to use 209 primers for ignition, no scopes, only lead bullets are allowed (no jackets or other metals allowed), and the sealed breach guns are not allowed (DISC and the new T/C type rifles). These are a number of advances applied to ML's, and I am perfectly happy hunting without them.

I am not looking for additional seasons, just keep it as is and I will be happy. One season I hunted for deer for 5 days and NEVER saw another hunter. It is common for me to see few or no other ML deer hunters on a daily basis. Please, continue to rifle hunt, or bow hunt. I like it fine, just the way it is.