new to the site and this is my 1st post. But on the rifle topic I could go either way,honestly where I hunt a rifle wouldn't be that much help. But Ihave been in the northern part of the state were I could see it being helpful. I am not saying I wouldn't use a rifle if the legal opputunity came up. But I really can't see the big deal unless your hunting open fields where i'm sure a lot of people do in areas. like i said where i hunt (southeastern indiana) it's hilly a thick woods. and a lot of times you don't see deer until they are 20-30yds. But there are also a couple of my stands where i could see a deer coming in at a 150yds or so. I'm not against the rifle at all. I would just be more nervous about the guys on opening day that like to empty there gun then reload and shoot some more. and this is just my opinion so dont bash me to bad on my first post