Your "*" statement is probably accurate. I know that one of the arguments against Sunday hunting is a religious one; that it is the Sabbath. I respect those who object on religious grounds.

But I could also look at this from another perspective - that not all people observe a Sunday Sabbath. Many observe a Saturday Sabbath.

The argument could be made that a ban on hunting on Sunday unfairly penalizes those whose religion observes a different day of rest. Since government cannot pass laws that favor one religion over another, using that argument to institute Sunday hunting would not require lobbyist support. It would simply be government providing equal access to hunting for all citizens, regardless of religious affiliation.

I doubt any lobbyist is going to tell the GA that Jewish hunters don't belong in the woods. In the workplace, there are policies to ensure employees of different faiths are permitted to observe religious holidays without having to use vacation days or sick leave.

There are only two days of the week that are considered "free time" in the US. Saturday and Sunday. Both are days of rest for two very large religious groups in this country. In order for both to have equal access to activities sanctioned by government, both days must be made available to all citizens.

It's just a thought. My understanding is that the major reason for a Sunday ban is faith based. Without intending any disrespect to the religious Christians among us, it is unacceptable for government to put the interests of one faith ahead of another.

Perhaps it's a weak argument in the court of public opinion, as it is a minority religion in the US. On the other hand, the equal protection clause was intended to be applied in cases like this.

Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. If people object on religious grounds, simply don't hunt that day. I can't help but think that it really would ease tensions among hunters. As it stands now, we all fight for our one day in the woods. Only ONE day. It is a recipe for constant strife and jockeying for position.

Thanksgiving, while not a religious holiday, is still a day for family. In my family, it is traditional to go hunting on Thanksgiving, then come home to a large dinner. I think that came about because the women wanted the youngsters and men out of their way. For the young people, who may only see their country cousins one day out of the year, that would be their introduction to hunting.

In any event, it is possible to balance family time with time in the woods. I'm very sorry your efforts were not appreciated, but hope they yield results in the future. I pledge my support and will do my part to persuade others to do the same.