BBB, I attended a meeting with DNR on Friday and it was explained that the farmers who lease out for deer hunting are obligated to not allow anyone else on their property until after the deer seasons are over. This leaves only 9 days for the small game hunters. DNR has been asked to move bow season up 2wks to allow them more time. We would not be losing 2wks. Having small game the full month of Feb. won't work because when the weather is warm like it is now the critters mate early.

I don't know why the 2 groups can't work something out. Where I hunt late season I kind of enjoy the sound of beagles at about 10am when you froze your butt off and haven't seen a thing. I know that the hounds will get the deer up and moving and the deer will either pass by to escape or will pass me when they return to their beds.

DNR is proposing changes for everything except small game. Do you want me to split the proposals into the different Forms ie.. Bowhunting topic here, Turkey topic there or just list all at NE Form? Which would be the more effective?

Natty B, your welcome.