The feedback to this post seems to be definately split between the deep snow areas "understanding" the fragile balance that wildlife playsin making it through the winter and the lighter snow and southern areas thinking that laws like this are a "bunch of crap"! I'm sure that wildlife can make it through the winter easier in some areas than they can in others. A deer in Georgia has a much easier time finding food in January than a deer pawing through 3 ft. of snow in Idaho! Let alone the temperature differences in the two areas. I think laws like this have their purpose.
I definately agree with this statement. You guys down south spent anytime tracking in deep snow. Here in South dakota I've done it pheasent and hunting and deer hunting. Now just imagine how much energy you expend when you do that and your tired and want to go sit by your fire place. These animals are out there 24 7 and don't need to be put through the stress. Also which deer are probablt going to suffer the most. The bucks of course cause they lose alot of their fat reserves just breeding the does. Ticket him and boot him out of the state. Down south preferably