I've been curious about this all along, but why jump from 5 to 3 bird limit? What happened to 4?

Also, I believe most on here agree a decoy ban would solve alot of these 'problems'. Why not ban decoys for adults, but allow them for youth weekend or if a youth hunter is present? Easily enforceable, allows kids to get hooked on it by having success, takes away an adult crutch. Just a thought.