Without a doubt, Katrina had a negative impact on hunting opportunity in the southern part of state. Free time wasn't there and that had a negative impact on hunting.

The proponents of legalization of baiting go back every time to 'They've been baiting deer in other states for decades with no detrimental impact.' That's potentially true, but that's not documented.

This is a great opportunity for hunters to extend their hunting season this fall.

We're not out there hunting, but if an opportunity presents itself, we'll certainly look at it,

There's no doubt about it in my mind that the announcement was set for this particular time to generate both financial and political support for what are ... flagging campaigns, ... If there ever was a time to pull rabbits out of the hat for the governor, this is it.

That's our plan. We're already behind the 8-ball, but we have to do it some time, ... This opportunity came up, and if the sponsorship comes together in the next two weeks, then we'll be able to go.