I have hunted the same farm for the past 21 years. About two years ago I noticed a lot of new hunters, at least eight, on the property with Pa plates. When I had a chance to talk to some of them they all talked about the liberal bag limit in MD compared to PA and the fact that they can shoot any buck that they see.

They also say that they are seeing bigger bucks in PA than they ever have in the past. They acknowledge that the antler restrictions are working but still come to MD to shoot our deer before they can mature. Also, apparently there is a culture of deer drives in PA. These guys sit still until about 9:00 and then every deer on the property is running. By 10 they have chased everything off the grounds and the hunt is finished for the day.

I know they have the owners permission to hunt the land and that they buy a license and are perfectly legal but I am tired of them. I wish MD would raise their non-resident license fees to make it less attractive to these characters. OK, you can flame me now. Just try to put yourself in my shoes for a moment before you unload on me.[:-]