I like the idea of having more time to use the muzzleloader, but not right in the middle of bow. Here's my proposal (part my ideas and some others that were batted around at the state-wide mtgs a few years back):

Bow opens Oct 1st - no big deal just gives a few extra weeks in the woods

Shotgun stays the same (I like the traditional Mon. opener) - I don't really care that much if it were switched to the 3rd Sat.

Muzzleloader starts w/ shotgun - It does anyway. People can feel free to use their ML anytime during regular season.

No late Bow - Not really necessary in my book, especially with 2 extra weeks up front.

Muzzleloader - Starts after Shotgun and goes until.....say, January 20 or whatever. This is where they can give those with muzzleloaders a longer season. Give them enough time that the deer can calm down a bit and get back to "normal". Also give those (like me) that have been hunting since Oct 15 a chance to take a break, relax and then spend a few more days in the woods at their "leisure". Is there any reason that the season can't be this long?? DEC mentioned this at those meeting a few years ago (along with Oct 1 Bow) and I thought it was great, but haven't heard anything about it since.

My vote is no for split bow interupted by ML. If it did become a reality, the least they could do is have that week open to bow hunters as well. Sort of assinine to exclude them for that week.

I will definitely be at the meeting(s) and will be sending some emails to whoever needs to get them (DEC inparticular).