The report published by the WDFW after their first survey on this topic read that they intentionally left the most popular choice of the archers out beacause it was unnacceptable to management goals to have a Mid-September season.

I remember the Oct. 1st opener. Quit bow hunting for a few years when they dropped it.

I see pros and cons to all of the options. The worst thing that I see happening here is that the WDFW seems to again be ready to change season dates to give in to the biggest group that "whines" until it gets its way. I know for a fact that the big archery clubs instigated the change from 10/1 to 9/1 originally to get in on the early rut stages. Now it doesnt seem to fit their purposes anymore, so they are whining to have it changed back.

I have spoken with several archers who are part of these organizations and the reasoning behind the proposed changes seems to be that they will be able to hunt out of state in early Sept., then come back home for another "Opening Day" experience in Washington. They were also instrumental in getting antlerless harvest changed to the late hunt in several units because thats when they "Hunt in Washington".

I have nothing against being organized (maybe I should join myself). I'm just tired of the WDFW Commission holding their Public Meetings and taking input , then they right the rules to fit the sqeakiest bunch of wheels.

I don't really care which option they choose (think they don't already have their minds made up?); but I'm sure we will see more competition in our better elk areas if it goes back to 10/1.

Shouldn't the management be based on some logical or scientific evidence rather than constntly giving a relatively small and vocal group of cronies of the WDFW whatever they want?

Same old story...same old song and dance...