I was  wondering if ther is a explaination as to why the gated roads are only opened for rifle season and not for arhery?
I know of some good hunting in gamelands but there is no way I'm going to hike the 5 miles back in with treestand and bow. Even if I did how hard do you think it would be to drag a deer out that far this time of year(no snow). Why is it that the roads are only open when there is so many hunters out there and not when there are few for archery?  

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One more thing I would like to add is the fact that due to having a herniated disk in my back, my mobility has suffered considerably. Years ago I would have ridden a bicycle but now that is not much of an option.  

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For everyone that complains about the roads not being open there is someone else complaining because there are too many roads open. Some guys want to walk in to get away from the masses of hunters driving in and out all day long.

The Game Commission has to try to balance the requests and demands of those two groups with totally opposing views on the subject. That isn’t easy.

Dick Bodenhorn

I agree with it not being easy. It is impossible to please everyone.
I was just wondering why the roads would not be accessible for archery but yet accessible for rifle season.

Thanks for your response Dick. I know I wouldn't want to be in your shoes this time of year. Thanks again for your continued service and dedication to this sport we all enjoy so much.

Mark  

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Bodyofsteel wrote : I agree with it not being easy. It is impossible to please everyone. I was just wondering why the roads would not be accessible for archery but yet accessible for rifle season. Thanks for your response Dick. I know I wouldn't want to be in your shoes this time of year. Thanks again for your continued service and dedication to this sport we all enjoy so much. Mark

Thanks Mark!

Actually it is my pleasure to serve the sportsmen and resources of our area and state. Though it is often a demanding and thankless job and way of life I can’t imagine not doing it.

I saw Dave while stocking pheasants yesterday.  

Dick Bodenhorn