Did we need less deer in Pa?Absolutley
But not in 2G ,at least according to the experts and 20 years of research. WMU 2G was at it's goal deer density in 2000 and reducing the herd below the goal did not improve breeding rates and recruitment.
Did some areas get reduced too much?Most likely but that's easily corrected
No it is not, as long as theissue enough doe tgas to keep the herd stable or reduce it even more.
Are the bucks getting bigger?I have no doubt that a guy has a better chance at killing a noce buck than he did 10 years ago
There is no evidence that the bucks are getting bigger as you claim. ARs may have actually decreased the rack size of our average 2,5+ buck.
Is the regeneration looking better?Absolutely.It's actually amazing in many places.
The experts at DCNR and the PGC disagree with that claim.
There were vast areas without any tracks at all.Ironically,Those areas will be loaded with hunters on monday because you can see far.Those same hunters will be cursing the PGC for ruining their hunting.Find the areas with preferred food and cover and you'll find plenty of deer.A novel concept but one that works consistantly for me.
If those hunters concentrated on the few areas where there is a decent population , they would reduce the herd in those areas to 5 or 6 DPSM and the hunting next year would be worse than ever. Obviously you can't comprehend hunters are already harvesting all the deer the herd can produce on a sustainable basis ,but I am not surprised since you have been brainwashed by RSB and your DCNR friends.