ORIGINAL: germain
My opinion on the subject,I blame the feds for the low rabbit numbers.There's way too many hawks and it's time to lift protection to a point.I've also noticed a decline in rabbit numbers as the coyote population increased.{my area in clearfield}
I would like to see more done for grouse habitat.
We have a pretty good bear population right now
pretty good for turkeys too in most places.
There's some great deer hunting in PA but a very high percentage of that is on controlled private land.I'd like to see more done for land open to hunting and the problems of overharvesting.
I agree with you on all fronts Germain. The only thing I'd say is we need to improve habitat on public ground and I'm not just saying to do it by reducing the herd. We need some concerted efforts to do more to improve habitat. Especially on game lands. Funds are always going to be an issue but we need to find a way.