That right there sums it up PERFECTLY. F&G biologists should be the deciding factor. If the herd needs more reduction, as in some places, then F&G should evaluate the options availalbe from increased seasons, increased bag limits and ways to increase hunter participation via any and all methods including add/removing weapons available.

If the herd needs more protection, again, same decision process: reduced bag/seasons, and do NOT add more weapons to raise hunter participation cause this would be counter to the goal of reducing deer kill.

Part of the problem is the politics of hunting seasons.

--Bob