jpm8920 said---
"And that would be ruined if muzzleloading had all the deer spooked before the gunhunters ever enter the woods."
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That's why we don't want a muzzle loader season in the middle of bow! Talk about making your gun hunting tough, try getting within bow range after a week of muzzle loader activity! On top of all this, I believe the solution that NYBowhunters would prefer to see would be the status quo. Leave things as they are. Anyone who is a die hard muzzle loader fan can effectively use that weapon during rifle or shotgun season in NY. Bows are definitely a different story. I buy a supersportsman every year and I own a muzzle loader. I think if they extended the late muzzle loader season by a week or two, more people would take advantage of that....fill any left over tags, buck or doe! I would go out then.
Whatever the outcome, the DEC, as usual, is not right in what they are doing. If you don't like their proposals, contact the appropriate parties and voice your displeasure on this matter. There will be public meetings in the near future also. If you would like to attend any in your area, keep an eye on NYBowhunters website for a schedule.
http://www.newyorkbowhunters.com/

Thank You!
J-Bow