Originally Posted by
fastetti
Uncle Matt, I would join you if it wasn't a LONG hike for me and if I didn't have to work. I have to bet there will be a fair share of animal rights activists present, probably more pro-deer people that live in the neighborhood saying how they love the deer and don't want people running around with guns and bows. Same ol' BS, different place I bet. Im hoping that a respectable hunting crowd shows up in some presentable attire. Its always nice at these things if the anti's show up in jeans and the hunters show up in casual business attire. It usually catches these people off guard. Keep us updated on how it goes, I'd like to see if anything comes out on it. Hopefully the hunters come prepared with good arguements and can counter anything these antis say.
Brian, I believe that the WCFPD has provided a very solid base of reasoning. I see no reason for arguements at all. Something needs to be done. Anyone who wishes to portray themselves as caring about the deer cannot ignore the facts that the deer are way, way, way beyond the carrying capacity which leads to an unhealthy herd and starvation.
They can talk until they are blue in the face about how we are taking their habitat. No matter how much habitat is theoretically provided the deer would always eventually fill it too. So the herds must be managed.
I will go pretty prepared and yes I will dress to impress. No camo.