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Old 01-12-2005 | 07:25 PM
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Default RE: NY DEER HUNTER SURVEY

I don't agree with implementing an antler restriction. That is your own personal preference to shoot a buck with nice head gear. There are many people that hunt primarily for the venison. I know many people who rely on that meat to feed their families. Why penalize them? If you are concerned about shooting quality bucks, I would suggest joining or forming a club with like minded hunters and managing the land for quality bucks. The other option would be to travel to other hunting areas within the state that are known to produce quality bucks, but that would require more work and dedication on your end.

The one thing I would like to see get changed is the season in the Northern Zone. I would like to see Archery season start around the middle of October followed by a week of Black Powder and then start the regular rifle season the first weekend in November and run it through the middle of December. Basically, pushing all the seasons back a couple of weeks. Most of the time it is just to warm the first part of October and the deer hunting just plain sucks.
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