Atlas here are the numbers from a MAR's DMU 118. They come from Ed Spin he is a big QDM guy here in MI. I read a pile of his articles.
How about a drop of 38% in the harvest of button, how about an 84% increase in the harvest of does, how about a drop in the harvest of 1 1/2 year old bucks of 41%, (from 78% to 46 % of the total buck harvested). One more, how about an increase in the total harvest of bucks at 24% in spite of the fact there was an 84% increase in the harvest of does and as mentioned the protection of yearling bucks exactly as the 3 points on one side was expected to do.
With this data is the herd in DMU 118 in MI Healthier than before?
The fact all the QDM test that has been done that
I have read has show the herd to be what they deem as "heathier" at the end. The hunters survied say theirhunting has improved.
Bigger Racks
Bigger Bodies
And a better buck to doe ratio
BTW the buck to doe should not be 1:1, I have read a few articles and this is a myth.From what I read from ED Spin is 50% 1.5 buck harvest is ideal. So if you could put a MAR's in place protect 50% 1.5 bucks would not that not be fair? MI is about 65%, if NY is the same is that 15% going to hurt that bad for you guys?
So what are you afraid of Atlas? Open your mind a bit and try and work with these guys. Your a smart guy and would be a great help. I find your whole post based on one thing, fear.
Is trying to protect 50% 1.5 bucks to extreme for you? If so why?
BTW I had your exact view 12 years ago, I opened my mind a bit and learned
