Scooterdo75, I have also seen a lot of young bucks (figures ).

Anyway, I thought the same as you hoping that they would make it through because they won't go to bait piles right away and get shot. But I am beginning to have a different outlook on things.

I am thinking this year will be the worst year for people shooting smaller bucks. If people that are used to baiting are forced to stop and have no other choice but to watch a field or runway, they probably are not going to see the deer on a pattern like they used to, thus dicouraging them. When they see that spiker going by at 40 yards, I don't think they will even think twice now.

Just another thought.