ahankster,

I understand your point about the ability to manage a population of deer to get the size bucks you want out of your herd. I also understand the risk involved with those "outside" hunters shooting deer in your area that may compromise your plan. That's all fine and dandy if that is what floats you boat.

IMO Fair chase ends when the herd is manipulated and enclosed in anyway. I guess I see the other hunters and environmental factors as part of the challenge in my pursuit. I'd rather hunt and overcome all the things mentioned that create and adverse environment and be happy with a 4 point than hunt a controlled environment and kill a will hanger.