I agree with the above. WDFW knows how to screw things up. I can't believe how many tags they give out for late rifle...and don't even get me STARTED on how muzzleloading has as good or better season(s) as archery for early elk...
They screwed up the Swakane unit back in the 80's after the huge burn, allowing thousands of does to be slaughtered with rifles in December...and it still hasn't returned to it's "glory days". They'll continue to screw things up and reduce the quality hunts. It will become a rich man's sport and you'll have to pay to play...