I don't know what this proves,other than even when required by law not to,outlaws are considering themselves above the law and killing 1.5 year old bucks.I wont speculate as to why,why do you think that is?
I don't know the size of this sample for the poll,who istypically more vocal,those who are pleased with something or displeased? Displeased by at least 5 to 1 marketing experts would tell you.
There is an article in this mornings newspaper,headline Antler project proves to be big success ( 3C and 3J).I havn't read it yet,so I can't quote 8 million segments from it.The gentleman who was the driving force behind the introduction of it is a friend and fellow QDMA member.
From a personal perspective I saw more 2.5 year old year old bucks in last years archery season than ever before,I saw 10 racked bucks,that would have made the three on a side criteria.I know it is working.