Stop now alloutdoors. You'll never get them to admit they may be (even a bit) overboard. Conspiracy theories abound and give people something to complain about. I happen to agree with what you are stating (and probably some of what the others have said (however, the replies got too long so I stopped reading).
The type of legislation that was sited originally would most likely come from Ag & Markets and probably pushed by Farm Bureau. By the way there is something similar to this in place currently (DMAP). I believe there is quite an expanded "season" to utilize those permits.
We've beaten these arguements into the ground in the past. Simple fact is: some people saw/harvested several deer last year (or 2) and some people didn't. Called luck of the draw, and the luck is enhanced by what you do before, during, & after the season and many other factors (local deer pop. fluctuations, hunting pressure, posted land, etc.).

Hunt hard, be happy, and stop complaining so much (a little is fine and good for discussion, but this went south fast)

NYBowhunter - why did you attack so fiercely?? We have had "discussions" in the past and I don't remember you "snapping" like that. I think there is a rule about that or somethin'. Deep breaths, deep breaths.

OK boys - fire away, I sure I have said something that is abosolutely wrong or I am naive, or something.