We have a rule on our 160 acres that 16''or larger or you better not bring him in!


The only way to get big bucks is selective shooting. We let my grand kids or other first time hunters experience a first time kill but after that even the kid want big bucks. If you shoot an antlerless deer it better not have nubbies! I don't go as far as joining any management groups this what we do.
And yes you must shoot some does to keep your herd balanced. It is hard to do this if you have neighbors like my last post though-thank god I don't. Very rarely should you make a mistake and kill a nubbie-because you as a responsible hunter should know what you are shooting. We don't drive deer not saying this is wrong but if they stay on our place the young bucks will live!