I think I've said it on here before, but I'll say it again. IFG sets seasons every 2 years. Prior to setting, they generally send out a questionnaire, (the majority of them don't get turned back in) asking what Idaho hunter are looking for. By a large percentage, most are looking for opportunity over quality. There are a lot of us in Idaho that can acknowledge the elephant in the room as being new residents. I can't say that it is strictly IFG's mismanagement that is on full display here, the commission is driven by the legislature. When the legislators have heard enough, the commissioners will act.
A lot of hunters in Idaho (long time residents) still value and yearn for the days of plentiful deer and way less hunters. Those days are long gone, and are not returning. The reduction in NR tags will satisfy them for a while, but eventually the reality is going to set in. The times they are a changin. For some, not for the better.