ORIGINAL: bluebird2
PA has all the evidence anyone needs to rebut that theory. Our B/D ratio is better than 1:2 and our buck age structure is better than ever. However ,there has been no change in the breeding window and breeding rates and productivity has decreased instead of increasing as predicted.
Hmmm, The PA Game Commish hasn't said that, in fact, they support my theory:
Dr. Christopher S. Rosenberry, wildlife biometrician, and Bret D. Wallingford, wildlife biologist
The presence of more older bucks can alter breeding activities and characteristics of a deer population
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/v...;pp=12&n=1
Also, I've read your own theories in the PGC Overhaul thread....needless to say, I think we'll agree to disagree.