Guys, I just came across this thread tonight.
I am the research editor for Eastmans' and the person behind many of the changes in the MRS this year.
Some changes you have seen already but you'll see a lot more in the next few issues. You will see a big expansion in coverage for some states and a big increase in data for nearly all states, plus we are making it much more visually interesting with lots more charts, graphs and maps, things you can digest much more easily than the big tables.
Last year the average MRS table had 12 columns, this year it will be 30, with many new data points like Hunters/100 Sq Miles, grades for trophy quality, opportunity, pressure, terrain, access and overall. For sheep, goat and moose, you'll now find the average horn and antler measurements for hunt units as available. States differ in what they track.
Talk all you want on the forum, but please send me suggestions and comments at
[email protected] I am sincerely interested in your honest feedback and suggestions.