ORIGINAL: Sylvan
If we as hunters can't keep the deer population in check, then who will?
If you think this has nothing to do with ARs, you are sorely mistaken.
Here in NY there are no antler restrictions and everyone gets 1 buck only tag. If you archery hunt you also get a tag that allows you to take either a buck or a doe. As population growth is controlled by the doe (not buck) total population is controlled here in NY by the number of doe permits (dmp's) that are issued by district. If the deer population is high the DEC will issue more dmp's which results in a higher doe take, if it is low they will reduce or even eliminate them thus more doe survive and population increases. Doesn't seem to be a problem here in NY controlling numbers without AR's. Mabe it is you who is mistaken. The number of dmp's were actually reduced for most districts in NY this last year in an effort to increase populations.
Did you read my earlier post? Or just jump to this one? I never used NY as an example, or any other state for that matter. What I meant was that people confuse ARs with trophy management.
Like I said earlier, ARs are one way of managing a deer herd. They are by far not the only way and are not resonable in all areas.
Great, I am glad NY has it under control in your area. The same system has been in place here in WI and has failed miserably.
What's the solution in WI? A number of different things. I believe that is why we have deer management units here. What is good for one area is may not be good for another. Whether its ARs, earn a buck, doe seasons, extended seasons, the list can go on and on.
Now, did I make it clear? Or am Istillthe one who is mistaken? If you like I can try to explain it more, but it seems pretty clear to me.