I think the decision will be.....yes.

And with that inclusion, I think the following will happen.....

Firearms kills will not rise significantly as (with prc inclusion) most hunters will simply be switching from one piece of equipment to another.

Archery hunting (due in large part to the addition of crossbows) will consistently account for a larger percentage of the total harvest (as has been the case in other states). That increase in archery kills (and after herd reduction goals have been met and are being maintained) will lead to the gun seasons being shortened and/or moved.

Finally....the late antler less season will be the DNR's way to add/subtract "gun days" without public input and all the drama that goes along with it.