This is one reason why I plan on hunting bear in Idaho this year with a reduced bear tag. Legislation made by politicians on the west side of Washington with absolutely no real life experience of conservation, and how hunting plays an essential role in such.
I miss the nostalgic Northern Idaho so much from the 90's. Grew up there on the Lolo in the glory days of elk hunting. Not so glorious now, but I'd still rather be there than in Washington where I'm at now.