Originally Posted by
SteveBNy
Statewide habitat and herd numbers very far too widely to have a one size fits all approach.
In that article, the AR proponents are claiming 67% of the NYS hunters favor AR. If thats the case, who is it shooting all the 1 1/2 old bucks every year? That other 33% must be some darn great hunters.
Steve
I'd be willing to bet that of the 67% in favor, many may feel that way the first few days of season, but so many hunters have a need to fill a tag- whether due to egos, economics, etc.-as the season winds down, that crotch horn starts to look pretty good. JMHO.
I have to agree with Cornelius regarding use of further herd reduction[ I'm not saying it is or isn't happening now down there ] along with AR could have a detrimental effect. I like the way NYS manages our deer herd, and have no complaints, but, I still think AR's on state lands, maybe the designated PRIMITIVE lands would work.