In no particular order. You decide which is a pro and which is a con

When I started hunting, you couldn't kill does with firearms except on special draw as I remember it.

Populations boomed and that all changed, first in KY and then here in IN.

Now we have these non-sensical antlerless tags. The pendulum has swung. I think it is starting back down now but I am not sure yet.

There are more women and minorities hunting.

A lower percentage of youngsters are hunting.

Urbanization and habitat destruction continue nearly unabated in good economic times.

The internet gives voice to a wider variety of opinions, perceptions, misperceptions, and misrepresentations.

The internet allows anyone with a device to learn nearly everything about every piece of property in the country. Secrets are really hard to keep.

The internet allows anyone to learn an amazing amount about hunting.

Surveillance cams add a different challenge to maintaining a fair-chase ethic.

"Primitive" weapons like bows and muzzleloaders are not at all primitive. Seasons designed for them become less and less meaningful.

The golden age of whitetail hunting has come and gone in my hunting career.

Out of state tags are ridiculous.

Leasing.

Monetization of wildlife, particularly whitetails is a regular source of my disgust.

I can still sustainably kill nice deer and plenty to fill my freezer so I am a very happy hunter despite all that.