I admit I have no proof, but I'm guessing that the reason the PGC hasn't cut its timber in recent years is because they are waiting to sell it for more money once the deer population has been reduced enough to have its forrests certified.

Why sell that timber now when they can get so much more for it in a little while.

Yes, I know this sounds like a conspiracy theory, but it makes sense. I can think of no other reason.

We all know, and most of us admit, that part of the reason they want so many deer killed is for this certification. Knowing that, it would seem that they are holding back on timber harvests until they get certified and collect more money. I guess this would be a smart business move on the PGC's part.But if you think about it, the PGC should be interested in managing the State Game lands for hunters and wildlife, not timber sales.


They aren't interested in the concerns of hunters, just selling their timber.

I honestly feel that the PGC sees hunting as a downward spiral that will eventually become nonexistant. Guncontrol issues, uninterested youngsters, anti hunters, the media, etc...it is just a matter of time before there aren't enough hunters or hunter's dollars to support the PGC. They see the end is coming every year with their financial troubles. They got the DCNR breathing down their neck and know its a matter of time.

Maybe I'm way off base here, but time will tell. I might be wrong on a few things but I got a sneaking suspicion, I'm not very far off.