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In the face of alot of research that supports the prospect of AR's producing high grading effects, we may be closing the door to more top end specimens like him in the future.
Have you read the research that concludes the opposite?
Here are no studies that conclude the exact opposite. What they conclude is that there is no reason to cull 1.5 spikes. They also conclude that spikes are inferior for the rate of antler development and therefore they are concluding that protecting 1.5 spikes while harvesting the better buck will result in high grading and smaller average rack size.
What would you suggest we do statewide in PA?
Eliminate ARs!!!