4 point restriction GMU's 117 & 121

[buglebrush]

I have seen the number of deer explode around my place since they put in the 4-point restriction.  I love the restriction personally because it forces people to take more mature animals.  our animals are living longer and able to spread their genes.  I wish every unit had a restriction like this.  that being said, QDM requires culling of the doe herd.  I have TONS OF DOE and I would welcome youth and disabled to help me in managing the deer around here.

[police women of America]

Although I have never been to GMU 121 and 117 I agree with the law. And I also think it should apply to youth. I'm for anything that will help hunting get better and bigger game
game.

[Cleve]

I have noticed an increase in the number of not only bucks, but decent bucks in the area.  The decrease in hunting pressure has also given a break to the State Lands that once looked like highways through the woods.  I will say that it seems that this year in particular the number of does without fawns seemed to be higher, which could be from a number of different things, but if it is because the numbers are to high, then maybe more does need to be taken out of the herd. Just my opinion.

[PA BEN]

Although I have never been to GMU 121 and 117 I agree with the law. And I also think it should apply to youth. I'm for anything that will help hunting get better and bigger game
game.

We had a WDFW meeting in Colville on the 10th. Hands down all the locals wanted it open to any buck for youth only.   

[bearpaw]

Although I have never been to GMU 121 and 117 I agree with the law. And I also think it should apply to youth. I'm for anything that will help hunting get better and bigger game
game.

We had a WDFW meeting in Colville on the 10th. Hands down all the locals wanted it open to any buck for youth only. 

That's what I understood too, keep the rule but open it to any buck for youth. I can't remember anyone saying anything against opening it to any buck for youth.

[bearpaw]

Our herd is growing slowly, especially in 117 and 121, with the large predator population the recovery has been slower than normal, but I think that soon, maybe next year, we could allow youth "any deer" all season long, instead of only 4 days. It is important that we recruit new hunters, we will do this by giving them the best opportunities that the herd can support.

[boneaddict]

It is important that we recruit new hunters, we will do this by giving them the best opportunities that the herd can support.

That's a good statement right there

[PA BEN]

Our herd is growing slowly, especially in 117 and 121, with the large predator population the recovery has been slower than normal, but I think that soon, maybe next year, we could allow youth "any deer" all season long, instead of only 4 days. It is important that we recruit new hunters, we will do this by giving them the best opportunities that the herd can support.