WMH...those are some real nice deer...well done.
As for does permits...I hunt allot in 2 where we have a camp and see very little deer at all, even does. In fact, at least in this cover,the overall herd has been down since the hard winter of 2003, but is getting better. (Assuming this winters isn't as hard) We won't take does here at this time, regardless of permit.
The place I hunt in Zone 1 has a decent amount of doe, but not "allot", I do apply and will use permits in this area. But I think the allocation is good, but could be reduced a little.
As for 3...too many DP's are hard on the public lands there. Private lands seem to have good amounts and could use the doe harvests.
Problem is there are many, many guys getting permits in 3 and using them in other zones.
I am glad you guys are seeing so many does. I can't say the same but its funny how things can be different from cover to cover.
But yeah, I wish all the zones west of the riverhad reduced DP's. Just my opinion. You guys seem to be seeing allot more than me though.
I tried to post a small buck i got in 2005, but the file was too large..