well even if thats true i still agree with it, i think it defintley should be applied to public hunting land, and also privateareas like where i hunt, since it dont think a buck has ever gotten over 3.5 years old here
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Studies by a statebiologist reported for CNY Whitetails showed that 60% or better of the 1 1/2 yo bucks are 6 pt or better. Of course a higher % of 2 1/2.
Points based AR would target the best of the young bucks - sounds like a great management tool???
AR is about attempted trophy management - NOTHING MORE. If succesful, then try to find an affordable place to hunt in 10 years. Private land will be tied up by outfitters and HIGH dollar leases. Public land will be so pressured, your new"trophies" will be harder to find then now.
Want bigger bucks? Support TRUE voluntary QDM through education and example. Don't shoot a YOUNG 1 1/2to 3 1/2 oldbuck - let them reach true maturity!No one pushing for mandatory AR gets even a little bit of respect for their opinion from me unless they only shoot OLDER MATURE bucks. Shoot that 100 class 2 1/2 and I just smile and shake my head.
Steve