The spring rules hearing process is grassroots citizen involvement. The fact that folks will come out on a Monday night, sometimes staying until late, to vote their preference on these proposals is proof of Wisconsin's strong outdoor heritage.

By limiting the permits to one per day per hunter it will avoid hoarding and allow hunters equal opportunities at available permits.

We are on the precipice of a population that could grow out of the bounds of which hunting can control it.

There will be confusion. Hunters, agency staff and vendors are confused by the ongoing change.