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So, what is the answer? Fewer tags OR should we try a coule of late season units that are draw only AND 4 pt or better. That would keep the young bucks from being shot by the roadies...
Quote from: NoBark on November 17, 2008, 10:33:08 AMSo, what is the answer? Fewer tags OR should we try a coule of late season units that are draw only AND 4 pt or better. That would keep the young bucks from being shot by the roadies... Heck NO! Manage the permit numbers, but I don't want anyone to hunt for a big buck, who'll settle for a little one. That way, we'd just make them stay out until they killed a small 4-point with better potential to be a future big buck. We need someone to shoot the big 2-points ...
Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on November 17, 2008, 11:21:42 AMQuote from: NoBark on November 17, 2008, 10:33:08 AMSo, what is the answer? Fewer tags OR should we try a coule of late season units that are draw only AND 4 pt or better. That would keep the young bucks from being shot by the roadies... Heck NO! Manage the permit numbers, but I don't want anyone to hunt for a big buck, who'll settle for a little one. That way, we'd just make them stay out until they killed a small 4-point with better potential to be a future big buck. We need someone to shoot the big 2-points ...Agreed, limit the permit numbers... If someone wants to shoot a small buck on a late hunt, go for it. Just means it leaves more breeding for the mature bucks...Besides, the buck to doe ratios are still VERY good, just a LOT of immature bucks and the genetics I believe have been wiped out over the last 5-8 years... Michael