ORIGINAL: SteveBNy
Second - these days, areas with the reputation for big bucks quickly become areas few can hunt. Outfitters or clubs acquire the hunting rights and the majority of local hunters lose any access to land. At $3000 plus for a 5 day hunt, how many people that live in or near Pike County Illinois(example) ever get to hunt there.
I wish there was easy answers to produce the balance we all would like - I don't have any but like you, seek them and are eager to listen.
Steve
Point taken Steve, then I do feel where somewhat on the same page, just that I'm not explainling myself clearly and that's my fault. At least we both agree we (I) would like some easy answers or plan to help increase deer population as well as achieving antler size, in my area or those that are having similar issues. Not to be mis-understood, I'm no trophy hunter, but the lack of seeing such bucks in my area is a real bummer.[&o]
Also, I gather from a few other post (those that are having a bad or good year in NY, may boil down to if they are hunting private or public land. I know thats another post in itself.
Like you, I don't have the answers, but the eagerness to learn the pro's and con's of all proposed plans. Thanks for you time and input!
