Taz,
I do remember about 4 or 5 years ago the Gov. did stop hunting season about mid-way through after it had been so dry. After a major outcry it was re-opened about 4 days later, I don't remember who Gov was at the time, It may have been Wilder or whom ever was next in office.

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