ORIGINAL: GMMAT

1. What's the herd dynamics where you hunt (doe v. buck numbers & overall deer numbers)?

On one property, the ratio is pretty decent, probably 4/1 does/bucks. I have a new piece to hunt that I haven't even seen yet (from the inside) so I'm not sure what the deal on that one is.

2. What's your preferred method of hunting (your ideology)? Trophy, only? "Opportunist" (take bucks and does)? Does, only....with the occasional buck?

Trophy buck and a couple does are the ideal. I do have one place that is doe only, where I hunt with a friend of mine. We're still trying to double up on camera.

3. What would be your preferred method if you had a good herd structure (buck:doe ratio was good....and deer numbers were in check)?

If the ratio was good and numbers were good, I would hold out for a trophy every year and take the appropriate number of does. Much like alot of the pros do it (Drury, Lakosky, Gregory, Kisky) on their home farms.

4. Doesyour herd dynamics affect your preferred method? Do you overlook herd dynamics and hunt "your" way?

In IL, I have yet to have the same property for two seasons, so I haven't had a chance to do much managing at this point. The new property I have, the woman bought as an investment and plans to keep it for a long time, so I'm hoping it kind of becomes "my spot." If that is the case, I'll be able to operate a little more. Not sure what the surrounding land owners do, but I can find that out.