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Old 01-22-2009, 08:29 AM
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Vito1
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Default RE: QDM, does it make Bucks STUPID?

ORIGINAL: jackflap

I am wondering if the OTHER PART of the equation deals with the fact that some of these STUPID deer would have been killed earlier in life in a different setting, but by being protected, not only do they become too comfortable in their surroundings, but also pass on their STUPID genes as opposed to being killed as a 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 yo and minimizing their contribution to the genetic pool.
I think that is a big part of it along with hunting pressure. Not every deer is the same. There are definitely smart ones, and definitely stupid ones. The higher the population, the higher likelihood you will encounter more of both. Since they were only killing 4.5+, I'm assuming there were plenty of 2.5s in the herd.

Great shots by the way.
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