RE: More or less deer?
I say about the same amount as this year. I've killed 2 with rifle (1buck, 1doe) and a small buck with my ML. After making jerky, hot links and chili those 3 should last us throughout the year. Also, since I quarter them then eventually bone them out, I get pretty sick of the whole processing thing.There is a late doe only season and by that time I will have forgotten about the perils of processing and could likely process one more. But, I think4 would be more than enough. If I end up with 4 and don't consume them then I'll give some away andcut it back to 3 next year. Only what I can use!!!
One note: I finally killed a nice buck this year so I think next year I will be more likely to hold off on smaller bucks and takemy does until I see a good quality buck. Up until now I would pretty much shoot anything. I wish more people in our area would kill more doe, it needs to be done. But, most hunt forracks only.