Jim, no conspiracy there. Thats a fact. Was it THEE SOLE reason we implemented severe reduction? Thats debatable. But I'll guarantee you it was one of the high priority considerations, and was seen by far as more of a priotity than hunting in this state ever will be by the powers that be.

Remember Dcnr must rubber stamp the commissioners in the selection process. Its also undeniable that forest certification is HUGE to them. You don't think dcnr could be VERY instrumental in getting the appropriate people into place to fulfill their own agenda? And better question... Wouldnt they be complete idiots if they did not?? Thats one of the reasons why the current commissioner selection process stinks.