Big Jim, if they made the seasons as you suggest, the muzzleloaders would take so many animals the seasons would end up being shortened for all. The best measure of equality is the success rate, which would increase exponentially for muzzleloaders if all areas were opened to them. I've taken deer with all three weapons types, and I don't favor one over the other. But remember, muzzleloaders are the smallest group, vastly outnumbered by mod firearms. They should get first crack at the critters? No way.