How many does should each shoot?
 

How many does should be shot for each buck you take?
I for one thinkthat it depends on the doe population and the buck to doe ratio in your area.But we can have a on average opinion for this.

I usually take atleast 3 does for every buck I take.I have a rather large deer and especially doe population he in southern Illinois.So I have implemented my own QDM since a lot of hunters around here will only take a buck especially during shotgun season.I also wont shoot bucks without atleast 4points on each side.This includes last chances for the end of the season.I have tried to hold myself to only taking a buck if he will make P&Y.I will not take a buck this year unless he makes it P&Y.though this would hurt my team but I do believe they would understand my decision.

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I agree that it depends on the specific ratio in your hunting area. Based on what I see, in my area, one doe for every buck would be sufficient.

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I agree, it depends upon the doe to buck ratio. In the area I huntthere arealot does per buck. My vote was for 3.

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I think you're going to be waiting a long time. :D j/k! I understand what you were saying.

I agree with PA in that it really depends on the particular area you're hunting. Some places seem overrun with does while other areas need a doe increase. In my area we have far more doe than bucks. 2 to 1 would be a good ratio I think.

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Well I get two either sexandthree anterless, however I also hunt base which allow me two does per day archery. I would say for my area it would be3 and in my specific county it's open season either sex... hmm but only two buck tags..lol

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Minnesota archers are aloud 4 doe and one buck perseason.
if they say i can, then i`m doing it.

we have a pretty good doe "population" to buck ratio in most of the central area i live.

farm land wood lots hold a tun.

PT

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I think it depends on the area you are hunting. If your state allows you to kill 4 and you want to kill 4 then that is what you should do.

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[quote]ORIGINAL: JeramyK

I think you're going to be waiting a long time. :D j/k! I understand what you were saying.

LOL I got ya. I went and changed it.Thanks.Well atleast i didnt say horns LOL

RE: How many does should each shoot?
 

So much of that depends on your population dynamics in your area. I know the farmers around here basically would rather you shoot 20 does than anything because it will keep their numbers down and their contract vehicles will have less damage done to them than... Personally, around here the ratio of harvest is pretty even spread in the immidiate area. Most guys will take a couple does a year and a buck or two... And a few folks who take as many does as they see.

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Personally, I dont think anyone should HAVE to take any does. If you are hunting to manage your herd, thats great. I dont think you should require anyone to shoot a certain amount of does or should you try to bestow your management beliefs on anyone else. If you want to shoot a year and a half old 4 point for meat, I beleive you should be able to.

But on topic, I personally will try to take 3 does and two bucks this year, even though I'm aloud 3 bucks.

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for every doe we're allowed one buck...at least at the management areas i hunt.

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NONE where I hunt

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around here we have a ton of does we get 3 tags only 1 buck i plan on getting 2 does for meat and god willing a buck of a friends farm

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This has too many variables . The number of does that should be taken from any individual property will vary. I have seen it where one property is over run with does. Where the property next to it has hardly any. so you cant lump it all in one poll.

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I got tags for a buck and two doe...and no refunds....answers clear aint it??

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I agree with three but as stated many times before it depends on your specific area. In my areas I would say three because I have a ton of does!

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If your in a state with an over population problem? Shoot as many as the law allows. If your in a state with an over population problem and you don't shoot any doe? Don't cry and whine when your state forces earn a buck or antler restrictions!

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for my area id say a 2/1 (does/bucks) ratiois sufficient..

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We are way out of balance and we have a ton of does around.I have 4 tags of which 1 is a doe only tag and one is a buck only tag and two are either sex tags.I will attempt to fill them all and to kill two or three does and one or two bucks.The bucks will have to be 8 points or better.That's the goal.

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Here on the west end of the U.P. the doe to buck ratio is about 40 does to 1 buck!!!!!!! so shoot as many as you can get tags for here!!!!!

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I agree 100000000000000000000000 percent!!!!!

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Mississippi allows 5 does and 3 bucks per year, and i try my darndest to fill that limit each year!:D