I have always thought the MN muzzle loader deer season was set up in such a weird way. I love that it starts just after thanksgiving, but I hate that it is only a 3 week season. To me it only makes sense to end it on December 31, the same ending as bow hunting deer. The short season is the only reason I do regular firearms at all.
What would be the best path to getting the season extended? The bowhunters have their own association, which has obviously worked well with their 3 1/2 month straight uninterrupted season. As far as I know there is not a hunting group to support muzzleloader hunters. I'm not sure who would be for or against such a change. Would bow hunters be against sharing the woods for an extra 2 weeks? Would the hardcore traditional muzzleloader hunters then be pushing against allowing scopes and inline rifles? I'd imagine the firearm hunters have little input, being as they think early November is already a cold season. The only reason I would think the MN DNR would be against it is for increased traditional hunting. No longer would I have to fork out the money for a deer tag twice.