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This state is so gay about starting on saturday's, I talked to the new permit manager a few days ago and he said that half the hunters want the opener to start on saturdays. I like it better knowing each year when my hunt starts, Idaho rocks!
I personally hate the saturday start. Everyone in the woods on the same day. I am not complaining about the change as it is much better for sure. Would love to see it be the 12-24 every year regardless of which day the 12th lands on.
The "personally" part is hard to swallow here. We advocate and argue for seasons that the vast majority of hunters will appreciate. I take all of September off to hunt elk, and I know where this "personally" comes from. But I want the most possible hunters to be the happiest with our decisions. Most hunters only spend 6 days in the woods, and if getting 2 guaranteed weekends in the seasons can move that to 6.5, then I consider that a big win for the bowhunters in the state.