Idaho, like many states, has a long tradition and culture of hunting. Since 1938, rules and regulations pertaining to hunting have been decided by our fish & game commission to prevent politics from muddying up the waters. Until recently, most states have lived by this code.

HB-507 is a legislative action brought forth by Idaho Rep. Mitchell that changes the rules on lighted nocks and mechanical broadheads. Regardless of how you feel about these two issues, we can all agree that allowing politics to bypass our fish & game commission sets a dangerous precedent to hunters and anglers. 

In this episode, IDFG Commissioner Derick Attebury joins me to discuss the process of rule changes to hunting seasons. We talk about the actual issues of lighted nocks and mechanicals, but more-so the dilemma hunters will surely face if we ignore legislatures wrongly bypassing the commission process. Although this is an Idaho House Bill, the concept applies to all western hunters. 

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