That is not true. The PGC and their new computer model says the herd is increasing. They are not my numbers. The harvests and the history of our herd says the herd is decreasing. But since the pro Alt guys get all upset when I contradict the experts I have been paying along with the computer generated increase to 1.6 M PS deer.

But here are some points you might want to think about.

1. In 1997 a total harvest of 397K , with an anterless harvest of 220K, kept the OW herd stable.

2. In 2000,when we har 1M PS deer alt said a harvest of 503 K kept the herd stable.

3. In 2001 with a OW herd of 1M a harvest of 486K reduced the OW herd by 8%.
A. Prior to the season they said a harvest of 328K anterless deer was needed to reduce the herd by 5%.

4. The 2002 harvest of 517K deer allowed the OW herd to increase by 1.6%.

5. The 2003 harvest of of 465K kept the herd stable according to Alt.


Now you tell me if you think the herd increased or decreased.