ORIGINAL: GMMAT
A problem we have in the area I hunt (SW MI) is hunters choosing to wait until the late season. They say they don't want to take a doe early because it will screw up their chances of getting a buck. So they pass does early, kill a buck or two, and then don't hunt the late season. It's either too cold, it's the holidays, the freezer is already full, etc. If more does were killed in the early season, I think we might actually make a dent in the overpopulated areas.
I've said it before.....You're either part of the solution....or part of the problem. I have NO issues with people who hunt bucks, exclusively...but if you're living in an a rea laden with does.....do the right thing and take your share.
If you don't have an overpopulation problem.....and you STILL take multiple does.....you're part of another problem.
If you don't have an overpopulation problem.....and you STILL take multiple does.....you're part of another problem.
Yeah there will always behunters that complain, but do nothing to help. There arehunters that concentrate on bucks until after the rut and then take their fair share of does. So it's not everyone. Most of the hunters I talk use this as an excuse. They have no intentions of shooting does. They say they will wait until the late season so everyone assumes they will do their part later. Usually doesn't happen.