Im a taxidermist by trade, so to me, I dont want to shoot a small buck. Thats personal, as I handle better racks all day long, so the need to have the antlers isnt the same to me. Im holding out for something bigger, and doing so by choice. I realize the buck I might refer to as a dink is a decent buck to someone out there, so I respect that.

Yet, as a person who understands management, I wish we could protect an age group, too. I think Windsorarcher and deer slayer nailed it...I agree with them both. Slayer mentioned the system failing, and heres another way it would. After a couple years of protecting young buckstheyd need to re-evaluate what to protect, as the herd would be growing, under their theory, and young bucks would appear bigger. I dont support a point system, rather a score system. I will admit that its not easy to evaluate, but then again, I dont want AR anyway.

I just have a hard time having them tell me its "illegal". Fishing uses "slots" to protect certain age groups, I know, but fish dont mature at the same rate as a whitetail either. Deer wont be shot out. Reduced yes, but not eliminated.

I guess Id rather educate the hunting majority and let the chips fall, and see modest gains for those who CHOOSE to let the skippers walk. Personally, I take great pride in watching one walk...even though Im thinking the next guy it walks by will pound it! Im one of those who is in favor of less animals = better quality though too...not a popular theory with many others.