RE: Are the ANTLER RESTRICTIONS WORKING???
I have seen 9 bucks on my property,3 were legal.For the first time in 3 generations I posted my farm.I personally can't stand the thought of Alt's plan to kill more does.I have talked to Alt at meetings & although I can't prove it I feel that money is the motive for the antler restrictions.Alt wants bigger bucks for one reason...Out of State Hunters.I have been fortunate to kill alot of deer & only 3 would be illegal under the new restrictions,but here is my question my question & opinion..What happened to any deer is a trophy?I have passed up small bucks in the past but that should be my decision,this is a public herd not a private ranch.If we as Pa. hunters want to go to Iowa{which I do every other year}& hunt it costs $302.00 for a tag but you have a legitamate chance of getting a 140 class buck.I know there are bucks in Pa. that score 140 or better but the midwest seems to have more.In a few years if the restrictions work I think the liscenses will increase due to the chance of scoring on bigger bucks.Just my opinion.