Where did this "earn a buck" program info. come from? Did I miss this somewhere? I haven't read this in any of my local newspapers...........

And I have a problem with it. You mean to tell me if a 12 year old in a tree his first year and a 120" buck happens to walk by, he's gotta pass it up to kill a doe? That kid will probably never want to hunt again. Not that I place an emphasis on trophy hunting, especially for a little kid, and this is an extreme case, but big bucks are often a once in a lifetime deal in this state. What did you accomplish here?

I also have a problem with the antler restrictions. Why does most of southwest PA have a 4 point restriction? What's so special about our corner of the state? From what I've read on here, nobody in this area is having a problem finding deer period. I also believe that if kids 16 and under can kill any buck they want, SR. citizens should be allowed that privilege also.

I also don't believe in the doe/buck seasons running together either. This creates mass chaos in the woods, try hunting on game lands in greene county if you don't believe me. It's really ridiculous what goes on there. Random shooting and the "if it's brown, it's down" theory sadly precides over safety. It's a war out there. I witnessed this first hand as a 7mm mag bullet was carelessly slung over my head and I proceeded to introduce a city hunter to my fist. He knew I was sitting there......

I don't really know what should be done about the doe liscense allocations. Some areas need to thinned a little more, but others desperately need to be revitalized. Smaller Management Units may need to be put in place. But a separate season wouldn't be a bad idea, and I would like to see the "one deer a day" rule put back in place. At least in gun season.

The earn a buck deal wouldn't be a bad idea..........if it's for my 2nd buck tag. But don't tell me I have to pass up a buck to kill a doe. I have no problem taking a couple does with a bow or gun, I always do,but don't tell me when I have to do it.