Can't see it happening, for the reason's Art already mentioned. Here in MS we've already lost 2 weeks (at the end of the season)--it went from archery to "primitive weapons". The kicker is the "primitive weapons" season has been getting less primitive almost every year. First it was in-line muzzleloaders. Then scopes. This year, certain single-shot rifles that are pre-1900's (or replicas) can be used during the "primitive weapons" season--including scopes on those. Not sure what all calibers are included, but the most popular caliber seems to be the .45-70. I've also seen .44 mag, .444, and I think the .45 Long Colt is legal as well. Not exactly super long range rounds, but a far cry from "primitive".

I don't get it--if our deer herds need culling that much (can't see it in my neck of the woods, but think they could be a problem in places) why don't they just extend the season? We don't usually get any really good hunting weather until February anyway (season closes Jan 31).

I reckon I'll be happy if we can just keep the crossgun out of archery season--figure that will be allowed within a few years.

Chad