One really large item that seems to be ignored on most threads is hunter numbers ten years ago vs numbers today. They are on the decline. One would tend to think the PGC would be willing to try most anything to keep hunter numbers stable.
With less hunters less deer are controlled.
With less and less access to hunting land hunters give up the sport forcing deer management into an impossible goal, short of sharpshooters eliminating deer. Only so many deer can be killed regardless of how many tags a single holds. Very few hunters are able or will kill enough deer to make up for the decline of other hunters. Add that to more hunters flocking to public land as their one time private land is now posted or sold off. What you get is more deer being killed where hunters have access to them and less where they don't.
The PGC should place more resources into enrollment of private land holders to keep their lands open to hunting. Rather than improving trails for hikers,joggers,bikers,etc.. This could be accomplished easily with revamping the current 1960 enrollment procedures and bringing them up to date. ex. I own a store that sells outdoor equipment clothes, ammo fishing rods bait etc. 15 years ago I had only other small shops to vie with for sportsmean's dollars. Today I have a Cabelas and a Bass Pro shop within easy driving distance of my shop. If I still advertised and offered the same quality of service I did 15 years ago my doors would be shut in 2 months.
The PGC still uses the same programs today they did for years for farm enrollment.