ORIGINAL: Sylvan
You said
"ARs are one way of managing a deer herd."
As far as...
"Trophy deer are a direct result of ARs, but are not the reason for it. Thats where the confusion is. "
like I told you before, there is no confusion. I understand what you are saying. I just completely disagree with you.
IMO trophy deer is precisely the reason for it. The slogan is "
let em go and let em grow" not "let em go and let em get healthier" now is it?
You're right, I said
one way. Not the only way or always the correct way.
Do you actually think that a DNR has implimented ARs to produce trophy bucks? That's an easy answer, no. They are interested in controling the population of deer, not growing big bucks.
As far as QDM Association's moto, I never quoted it. I believe QDMA's goal is to produce trophy bucks. But they are also producing a quality herd. Does that sound confusing? Of course. But 2 different goals end up producing the same results.
I think we both agree that ARs are not a good idea for your area. But,in my area here in WI, I gurantee it would work.
Also, I should add that I don't think a 3pt on one side is a good rule. I believe it should be 4pt.