Pointing to A kid pouting over not seeing adeer in the first 10 minutes of one day as any form of argument at all isnt rational, and has no part in this conversation. Noones saying that the desired result. Noones clamoring for that. That would be the "extreme" viewpoint of what the plan should produce. The exact opposite extreme would be what our deer program is currently. Wanting more deer than currently which is the only responsible direction in no way correlates to a kid shooting a deer in 10 minutes.

That slippery slope you speak of, consisting of paying too much attention to managing for recruitment as you put it, becomes a verticle drop-off when the issues are no concern at all. 100% irresponsible, and not a route the majority of states in this country take where deer management is concerned.

" instead of simply enjoying being out in the woods in good company. "

As ss so perfectly put it, thats for the other 8 months of the year. Hunting season is for hunting. Its not called "enjoying being in the woods in good company season" for a reason. If someones not interested in hunting, they shouldnt be in the woods during the season. Better off at home watching the boob tube. Its cold out there, dangerous with bullets flying around and the ever present pa puma. Wait for Sunday to go flower picken'.

Anyone whod go as far as deny that extreme reduction deer management strategies dont effect recruitment or that it doesnt matter at all, is simply looking to argue and nothing more imho. Its an irrational arguement.