ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Some are familiar with where I hunt and the herd pops here/carrying capacity issues they face (the deer).
We took 8 does and 2 bucks out of the herd, this year. Would I be wrong in assuming that there are now (for the '08) season........18 less mouths than there would have been (had we taken 0 out of the herd)? If so....that sounds like we're making progress. if we did this for 5 more years.......
CAN we make a difference? Is my assumption/"logic" flawed? How long might it take?
I'm not looking to get into the "buck" situation....and how this might affect the herd.....but more interested in herd "balance".
Any thoughts?
Don't burn yourself out there GMMAT, its suppose to be fun.
You wouldn't think it would be possible but I'm willing to bet a guy could, its good that your inviting your buddy's in there and letting them give you a hand. Also kudos to you on what your doing, I think its the right thing if your numbers of deer are correct like you say they are, just don't go over board. Its going to make a huge difference in your buck hunting in the future too! You won't be in the woods all the time trying to manage your doe population, your scent and human presence will be way down, that could mean more bigger bucks will come around!
Good luck!