RE: Smaller 2.5 Buucks
I don't think AR is the perfect answer either. However, it does save some young bucks. How many button bucks are shot as does, though? The more doe tags you issue, the more buttons are shot. I know the state is aware of this situation becasue they have had "consider letting that button walk" articles in the game book. I personally think the choice should be left to the hunter. I'm done shooting spikes and 4-points myself but, if I see a nice 4-point on the last day, it would be nice to be able to harvest it. I guess I'm just used to the old rules. Another thing - I've seen some heavy, high and wide 4-points and I've seen some basket rack 8-points. There are no easy answers.