You would think that VT and NH would be similar, but there are some hugh differences.

First, you are allowed 3 bucks in Vermont. Not that very many people shoot three, but most will take the first deer with antlers that presents a shot because they can still hunt for another buck in the next season. If you were allowed only one, perhaps people would let younger bucks walk. Secondly, we have way too many doe. The states estimates we have a 1:3 buck to doe ratio. I think it's more like 1:5 or 1:6. NH does a nice job allowing the taking of doe during the rifle season and muzzleloader to reduce number of doe. Speaking of muzzleloader, it's a great idea that the ML season is before rifle and the rut. Doe can be taken BEFORE the rut and breeding and BEFORE they have an opportunity to eat up the habitat for 5 weeks before being shot (VT ML season is the first week of Dec). Not sure about NH, but VT needs to do a better job promoting habitat improvement and put some money into our deer yards.

Historically VT may shoot more deer, but NH has more quality bucks hands down.

Just my opinion. . . Rob