First off forget about the deer numbers going up on state forest land-it aint happening!Even in areas below 10 DPSM they want the herd even lower.This is a no win situation for people hunting in those areas so give it up and find somewhere else to hunt deer.They'll keep those numbers low one way or another whether it be birth control or other methods.The only answer to this is to get Rendell out so he can take his side kick with him.Then people have to get elected that recognize deer hunting as recreation and know that deer hunters use the state forests more then any other recreational group.Along with tourism we spend more on the local economies then skiiers,atv users,hikers,and bird watchers.You know I have yet to see a bird watcher in the state forest.
I'm not saying back to the 50DPSM days but about 25 could create good hunting along with regen of the habitat.State forests were put aside for timber and recreation.But right now it's being managed for timber only,hence letting cherry trees stand in clearcutting and very few oaks.
Now let's get off the DCNR and their special interest agenda.
You guys that hunt private land need to get the landowners and hunters together and not shoot the doe for a year or two.Then go back to just one deer per hunter.If you can't handle that you shouldn't complain.It's been a long long time since I popped adoe.