RE: NYS Doe Permit Odds
Come to the southern part of region 8. Its down. Like everywhere, there are hot and cold spots (private land), but we are down 40% in 2 years.
I don't associate good hunting with an overpopulation of does .... its just that I saw exactly 2 mature does during bowseason last year in an area that I typically see 30-40. By the way, I saw 13 bucks. So much for an overpopulation of does.
Does have been hammered where accessible in 8Y and 8T for years. They need a break. We'll see if they get it - a supersportsman still allows the holder to take 2 does a year, without any DMP.