Well, I tell ya one thing. Here in this commie state of MD, the only reason they allow any hunting is for deer population. Only reason they extended the extra muzzleloader season and let ya use a scope with inline was for more kills. They could give a diddly about tradition. When the deer are down to acceptable levels, say goodbye to any kind of extended seasons and technology that goes with muzzleloading. Its kinda funny on how people feel so different from different parts of the country. I come from Turkey creek, Ky, near pond creek, the deer kill percentage there is alot less than here in MD, hence the not as long season for muzzleloader or bow.