jf5, you are right on the money on this. Ive been in the biz for over 25 years and Ive heard all this almost every year. Its simply fact that we experienced the glut for some years, and now its getting back to where it always shouldve been. In the '70's we saw few deer, shot few deer, and it was the exception to the rule to receive a "party permit". But, dont forget, there were also alot LESS meat processors and taxidermists then too.Then we bloated for twenty some years to everyone getting more than one deer, a meat cutter in every neighborhood, and three times as many taxidermists. Now that deer numbers are getting back to where they should be, its become like musical chairs,more people aregoing without.

In spite of that, theres still areas I cant drive the speed limit, theres so many deer crossing at dark. Hey Phade, you know where I live, how about Colby St. by Northhampton Park? Or the parkway in Greece? Or 386 in Scottsville around Foxies? Or anywhere near Victor/Perinton? Tons of deer, in hunted areas.

I would HATE to try to do the DEC's job of managing this herd statewide...