RE: PA hunters no reports
Mark, that is an informative link, however, trying to get objective data on this subject from the QDMA is like trying to get objective or neutral data from Hand Gun Control Inc on gun control: each organization has a point to make and will tailor their data to make that point.
I was one of QDM's biggest supporters in NJ when it was first introduced (over 10 years ago in some areas). Now, I have seen first hand it doesn't always work as promised. I still beleive certain measures can work very well, but not in heavily hunted area's. I know comparing NJ to Pa is not an exact science, but the hunting pressure, habitat and deer herds are very similar, so I think very similar results can be expected. What are those results? As we have proven here, they are fewer deer, fewer bucks and fewer big bucks, with more hunters competing for them (by virtue of being forced to shoot only certain animals). I hope you guys can do better, but don't expect too much, or you will be in for a big let-down.