BTBowhunter,you are correct that the pgc always used dpsfm.Apparently that changed to dpsm when they switched to their new computer model.Prior to using dpsm,the overall goal across the state was 21 deer per square forested mile.That equates to much less deer when you manage the state according to deer per square mile.I also printed that same link the day the pgc released it.I assure you,deaddeer did not alter it in any way.They are now talking about dpsm not dpsfm.Actually if they were talking about dpsfm,that would actually mean the goals were higher.In other words,if the goal was 15 dpsfm,there would be more deer than a goal of 15 dpsm.


Like I said before,I'm not against ar or reasonable herd reductions.I am against taking the herd below 50% od the lands carrying capacity.I'm also sick of the double talk alt is using to get the deer densities he's after.This is all about making sure our state forest's get recertified.I'm hunting in one of the only areas where the deer densities are at Alt's goals.Let me tell you,if anyone thinks the hunting will be better at that point,they're out of touch with reality.If Alt reaches his goals(he's said he'll even use sharpshooters if necessary)none of his ridiculous claims can come true.This isn't about the deer.It's about our state certified timber.Nothing more,nothing less.