Next year's proposed regulations will allow handguns during the primitive weapon season in Louisiana. The details have not been released yet. We have been able to use single shot rifles for two years. Its about time we can use a handgun and not be forced to use a rifle during primitive weapon season. Now is a 35 Whelen Encore primitive. It is by their definition. I don't know if my emails and trips to commision meetings had anything to do with it but i like to think so.

That is great. I hope MN sees the light soon but not holding my breath.

That is good news I had not seen that.
I hunt the PW season here in LA with my kids-they can shoot their std big gun.

I normally just watch them drop the hammer.

The 35 Whelen is primitive and obsolete...that's why I have 3 of them!!

Good for you DeerDad, keep the pressure on them because I think you did make a difference. I use a 225 Sierra or a 250 Sierra over stiff charges of 4064 or Varget and get thumping power out of the '06 case. I love the big 35 for deer and Elk.