Steve, isn't that what I was saying. That each area is different for various reasonsand any effects on the deer heard. I agree, shoot more doe's, but in my area they where limited. 5 guys, including myself didn't get doe tags this year for rifle season. I wouldn't want to limit someone's hunting, but look at ways to improve it in certain area that may need it. Seems alot of the post are stating they are not seeing as many deer and deer harvest seems to be down since 2002. I'm just looking for some answers, suggestions and theories.

What is your suggestion? None, because your area is fine and the heck with the rest of us? Looking to band hunters together for the common good, so if as a collective most hunters in NY think their hunting experience is great the way it is, so be it. If not, lets just discuss options. Yes, what is quality deer? Balance healthy heard with a good percentage being mature bucks. So I like to feed the deer year round so they are a little beefier when I or friends and family harvest them. No harm, no fowl. Just giving back to the enviroment for all wildlife, rather then just taking. But thats just me, I'm not imposing that belief on anyone. The increase in sightings this year on my property have been tremendous, but manyhunters statedeer numbers are down and I'm just trying to help find solutions. You?