ORIGINAL: jf5
Thanks MA Bowhunter. I have seen this data, and am happy that MA supplies it. Don't get me wrong, I think MA supplies good data. But, I still would like to see DPSM figures that the biologists estimate for DMZ's. Harvest info is great, but its very general. And with zones varying greatly in size and hunting pressure, its only a snapshot of the big picture.
Also. When deer are checked, other info is collected that is not published. Wether the deer was taken on public or private land. What town it was taken in. What times the deer where harvested. I would like to see all that info as well. Current harvest in Zone 11 is impressive. But how much of that is on puclic land with shotgun??
Again, I think MA does a great job with what we have, so I am not knocking them. But in a perfect world, I would love to see that additional data.
Thanks again,
JF5
Ok, I see. I definately agree with you on the points you've brought up. It would be nice to have the additional info. It's all going somewhere so why not publish it?Or at least give us hunters access to itsince we're helping them collect the data.[/align][/align]
Of course we all know that90% of Zone 11 deerare logged as coming fromRocky Gutter regardless of where they're actually taken. 
No one wants to give up any info that might invite more hunters since good places to hunt are getting harder to find with each new development. Can't count how many times people say they took a deer there that have never even been to the place. 
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I found some DPSM info on their site. You've probably read the same info but I figured I post it just in case. Talk about pinpoint accuracy. [/align][/align]
Population: 85,000 to 95,000 statewide. Densities range from about 10 per square mile in northwestern Massachusetts to 50 to 60 per square mile on Nantucket Island.[/align][/align]