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Old 03-29-2007 | 03:29 PM
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Default RE: Antler Restrictions?

we have them. my side of the state is 4pt. most of the state is 3pt to a side.

i have mixed feelings about it. it would be good if everyone played by the rules...but that aint the case...JRs, disabled people and some otheres get to take any buck...i have no problem with that...but factor in how many get killed illegally ontop of those legal numbers...and some areas dont gain much from the restrictions. first day of rifle i heard guys talking about shooting illegal bucks...i was on the highest ridge around 25 foot high in a tree and my radio has a 10-15 mile range so i couldnt pin point them..but it happens too often...

id love to see them work...but so far after a good 4+ seasons ive seen limited effects...

i do love the guys that shoot a 3.5+ year old buck and say something like "well thats proof antler restrictions work!" BS! that buck been legal for alot longer than the year you killed him!!

alot of 1.5yo bucks are legal in PA. we get alot of spikes and fork horns...but its not uncommon to see a 1.5yo with 6 or even 8pts. heck ive seen some 10pts that were 1.5yr old. thin short tined 6-8 inch spreads..but 1.5yo 10pts...PA definently has some decint genese behind there deer...weve always had some nice ones..

taxidermists and butchers say numbers of trophys gone way up...but guys i dont know...i still have mixed feelings about them yet
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