"It may well be that the calculated kill is accurate enough."

"BT" would you like to have your pay/salary calculated in the PGC fashion?

Please, don't be obsurd. How can any calculation be anywhere near credible if only 40% of thehunters respond?

And DougE (DCE) it could very well be that the so called 40% respondents are the near actual figure of the deer kill. It's no less plausable than the current PGC calculations. In fact, I know more than one legislator who is less than happy with the agency's calculations.

In fact, check stations ( and keep in mind that a check station does not have to be manned by a Game warden to obtain data) and a simple 1-800 number as well as an "on line" method of reporting would certainly enhance the correct report figure. But then, the agency is sure dragging it's feet to step into the21st century technology, or even the 20th century (Phone) technology. It just seems that they don't want accurate figures. It can't be the cost of such a system as if I recall correctly they spent $80,000 a few years ago to "secure" the front office. That money would have bought a swell data recording program. Just another example of poor management and priorities.