ORIGINAL: SteveBNy
The reason rifles are being allowed is because some hunters wished to use them and where succesful in their attempts. It had nothing to do with the need to better control the population. And don't tell us bows, slug guns and muzzleloaders could not get the job done if given the chance.
Steve
Wait...Steve....you forgot the crossbow people....hehehe.....sorry long time and I could not resist.