Why I never thought of Kerr Wildlife Management, I have no idea. I have a good friend that did some work there. I personaly agree with what you said, but I always like to here what others have to say on matters such as this. Thank you for your imput. Where are you located.
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Being from South Texas and having done research on this including speaking to Dr. Kroll several times and knowing one of his students very well. I think it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Knowing that you are probably looking for bigger better deer and not MORE deer. If a buck deer has antlers protruding through the skin and one or both sides do not have a fork MEANING of ANY TYPE whether a G-1 location or higher on the antler it should be harvested. Now this may not be the most popular answer but you can look up the research at Kerr Wildlife Management Area to see the results under optimum conditions being fed 16% protein and also 8% protein. This research takes place over a 30 year period and is very conclusive. They should be removed from the herd regardless of age. A scientific controlled research facility is dificult to argue with. People in other states are going to have trouble understanding this because they do not have the quantityof animals to deal with notice I said Quantity not Quality. The reason for this emphasis is that yes some may become a nice 130 class eight point but overall they will not so you increase your odds by taking them out of competition for food and other essential elements that some of the other bucks wil take their place and become a true MUY GRANDE. [8D]