"they probaly think if they say hunters support hr long enoughpeople will believe them "

I agree bowtruck. Psychology 101. Make those who dont support think they are countered by equal or greater numbers SUPPORT. Most arent stupid enough to be fooled so easily though, I think.

Another reason for them to "put on a show" of happiness is to fool our legislators into thinking the problem isnt as bad as it might otherwise seem without their constant damage control efforts. Remember our legislators have to approve the funding increases pgc gets and it is a check and balances system set up to prevent corruption and/or irresponsible management in the form of alternate agenda pushing....Like pgc is currently doing. Totally foresaking the hunters the value management tool itself and the bill payers...In favor of eco-extremists and treehuggers. Thats also why pgc is going broke and have so far been refused the increase.