Remember, the restrictions on shooting spike horns came from the hunters themselves. With the poor deer kills year after year in Vermont, something had to be done. It was good to see that the Fish & Game Department finally started to listen to those that have spent many hours in the woods. I saw more deer this year during the archery season then I have for many, many years. One particular night I saw 5 different buck, four of them 3 pointers. This protection of spikes may not be a cure all, but it definitely is a step in the right direction. After all, we don't need to shoot a deer every time out, but it's nice to see something.