RE: New Yorks 2005 hunting seasons. Bad news for bowhunters
I have mixed emotions on the Sat opener, I guess I like the traditional Mon morning feeling, but wouldn't have a problem with Sat.
The muzzleloading I'm unsure about, I agree that in no way are the even close to being primitive or even a handicap. Surprisingly I hear more shots during bow season (turkey and small game I hope) then during regular gun season. Point being is there are plenty people in the woods shooting already I don't think muzzleloaders would be such a big problem. It is supposed to be antlerless only. If you have to give up part of the season to the muzzle's it's not such a bad time to give (it could be worse).
I actually would prefer if they just left it alone.
I just don't want to see bowhunters get nothing and maybe lose a week if the DEC is trying to shoot more does.