[Wolvie]

I see checkin stations as probly the best way to keep track of deer herds and kills, and also keep "certain" hunters in "Check".
Pardon the pund.

I think this is one bad idea due to those facts will be harnful in the long run.
I would say that most (if not all of us) are honest and ethicial hunters, but i am sorry to say that there are alot of others out there who are not.
And that is where the "check Stations" are a really good thing.

I am totally behind DNR and DEC in having these stations in place,.and mostly the reason why states decide to close these "Stations" is because they dont want to pay their officers extra to check on these stations and so on.

I would rather on opening day or week ,to visit these stations and see what is being taken and hear the stories of how those lucky and hard working hunters got that prize rack or that big doe,
That`s just me,...and I feel it is more smarter to have these stations in place for the simple fact that it helps keep better "INVENTORY" of what is being taken and so on.and also these stations help deter those who think of "poaching".

And to answer someones post earlier, NY is also one state that has what I call the "Honor check in Line".

It would be honorable,...if there wasn`t so many "Dis-Honorables" around.

Later ALL
SAFE HUNTIN~