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Complete BS , this is as stupid as it comes the WDFW are a bunch of retards that can’t manage anything in this state for outdoorsman

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It's unfortunate to see it go this way.   

I agree. The system sucked but I got to hunt Idaho every year. Now if I don’t get drawn I’ll have to do a bear hunt.

I agree the system did suck but anyone and everyone still had a very good opportunity to hunt Idaho yearly with a little planning/preparation in advance, and/or be willing to make adjustments as needed, like you mentioned.  It sucks to see the "It's not fair crowd" get this win.

I'm not sure if people whined or if idfg saw a chance to increase revenue through the license purchase requirement..

There was a lotttt of whining going on. Both by non-res who didn't like the in-person loophole among other things and residents.

IN PERSON WAS NOT A LOOP HOLE IT WAS JUST EXTRA EFFORT

When dealers are taking money to cut the line and purchase tags for entire lists of people who are not there, that is a loophole. When residents are getting paid to go stand in line for guys who never had to leave their house, that is a loophole. The system was broken any way you spin it, just unfortunate that the result was yet another draw

this was rampant and my problem with the old system. if you weren’t buddies with a dealer you were never getting the best tags. at least they’re not doing bonus pts.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sept. 17, 2025

Snohomish River recreational fishing closure
Action: Closes all recreational fishing.

Effective date: Sept. 20-Oct. 31, 2025.

Species affected: All species.

Location: Snohomish River from the mouth at the Burlington-Northern Railroad bridges (including all channels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways, excluding all tributaries) to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers.

Reason for action: Allowed recreational fishing impacts to Chinook salmon present in Snohomish River are expected to be reached by the end of the day Friday, Sept. 19.

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I currently shoot Nosler Trophy Grade 180 grain accubond in my 30-06 for elk. During the ammo shortage I picked up some Hornaday Precision Hunter 178 grain ELD-X. Anyone have any reason I should not switch to the Hornaday if it groups. I'm talking about a Max distance of 300 yards.