Scopes

[CP]

If WA legalized scopes for ML seasons would you use one?

[PolarBear]

Nope

[Rick]

Nope

+1

[6x6in6]

Nope

+1

+2

[wapiti hunter2]

yes,  I would still only shoot out to about 125 but my eyes just aren't what they used to be.

[fair-chase]

I voted no because if WA legalized scopes for muzzle loaders I would probably switch to archery permanently. One of the things I despise the most about modern rifle season is the amount of times I get scoped by some *censored* *censored* who thinks scopes on a rifle are an acceptable substitute for binoculars.

[whacker1]

Yes I would, but I sure hope that doesn't become an option

[dscubame]

I would be all over it.

[Sabotloader]

If WA legalized scopes for ML seasons would you use one?

I am in Idaho so my vote probably doesn't count - but I certainly would use scope were they legal... my eyes are terrible.

[Kowsrule30]

Yes, but I hope it doesn't change.... 

[carpsniperg2]

I would not have a problem using one if they were legal.

[JimmyHoffa]

I said yes.  Since it's not a traditional season and they allow inlines/sabots/pellets....why not? 

[huntandjeep]

yes

[Whitelightning]

Nope I would not.

[dupedc]

Yes, if legal.  Somehow since 47 I can't see through open sights w/o my glasses.

[Kowsrule30]

I said yes.  Since it's not a traditional season and they allow inlines/sabots/pellets....why not?

Bow isn't a traditional season.... Hasn't been for as long as ML.... Little longer actually.. Let's allowe them lights and optics on bows.... 

[Sabotloader]

I said yes.  Since it's not a traditional season and they allow inlines/sabots/pellets....why not?

Bow isn't a traditional season.... Hasn't been for as long as ML.... Little longer actually.. Let's allowe them lights and optics on bows.... 

Can you legally hunt big game at night in Washington, over here we have the dawn to dusk thing so lights would not help our bow hunters...

[Hank]

I would use a scope, but I would much rather see the WDFW allow the use of 209 primers during the regular ML seasons.

[rtspring]

I would vote no,

I think it takes the primitive out of the hunt. Never hunted with a muzzleloader or a bow for that matter. I like the report of a big ol rifle going off and the dirt nap that follows.

[teanawayslayer]

I would vote no,

I think it takes the primitive out of the hunt. Never hunted with a muzzleloader or a bow for that matter. I like the report of a big ol rifle going off and the dirt nap that follows.

That happens with a muzzle loader too.  More times than not that the animals I shoot with a smoke pole take a dirt nap.

[The100Road]

BIG yes for me. I think it would help a lot with people taking the shots that they know the gun can do but end up being a bad shot on the animal because of the open sites. We all know that you shouldnt take the shot if you are not 100% but you know people still take the 125-150yard shot because they know the gun can do it. Ends up with a wounded animal. I think scopes would help that problem.

[JColony]

Couldn't have said it better myself The100Road
In all reality, if we want to truly use primitive weapons for the Muzzleloader season we should be using flint locks.  Anyone using an inline with Musket caps or #11 caps can't use the argument that it takes away from the primitive nature of the hunt.   

[coyotewallace]

I would run a scope forsure....