I've been active in the same sportsmens' club for the past 25 years. Other than when WCOs were in short supply (like now), we've always had WCOs and other PGC staff out for regular meetings, putting on programs and generally staying in touch. None have ever shied away from answering questions or dealing with disgruntledhunters.

Yep, there were disgruntledhunters 20 years ago, long before that and long beforeHR begain. Back in the80s, Ted Gotshall(?) from the PGC, used to come out and explain how they arrived at antlerless allocations; estimated deer kills and anything else someone in the audience demanded an explanation for relative to deer.

He'd bring worksheets with their figures, explain things for the thickest gourd in the room and once stayed far beyond his alloted time. He told me when he got there, that he had to leave for another county by a certain time that night, for an appearance the next morning. When I pointed out that he was already past his "quitting time", he said I ain't leaving here until everyone in the room understands. ;O)

Right now our WCO is on active duty in Iraq(again) with the USMC. While he's been gone, one of our former WCOs now at HQ, has come out several times to speak or listen. Have also had Jerry Feaser out, several wildlifebiologists and others. We also get some attention from our local legislators, with personal appearances and communications.

Guess we're just luckier than others, being fairly close to Harrisburg? Perhaps if they weren't on such a short fiscal leash, they could send out more people? On the other hand, few at our club ever accuse them of being handled by DCNR, or all beinga bunch of idiots. And yep, we have"ain't no deer anymore" members, too. Most of them just know how to behave in a civil manner.