RE: QDMA What don't you like
 

GMMAT,

GREAT POST!!! You nailed it brother! :)

RE: QDMA What don't you like
 

That attitudes of some that practice it.

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That has nothing to do with QDMA and the groups principles;)

That has to do with people being jerks;) and they are in every group in America.

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You forgot to address the male-female ratio in the herd, a very important aspect of QDMA. Your post is off base.

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Charlie let me say it this way.

I am a member of the NRA, and I flat out hate some of the things members say. I know the NRA does more good for me as a hunterand their PRINCIPLES far out way the whacko members they have.

Samething for my local N-W-T-F chapter I can not stomach some of those guys, but I joined to help wildlife and not to make friends(I have made a few).

Buckeye's post got me thinking on P & Y. A lot of people seem to hate P & Y, but few havereasons that does not involve some emotion;)

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I understand completely what your saying ,Its allot like posting on here you get to meet so many nice open minded people.................;)

Just a nice place to go and be with like minded people that all have the same goals................;)

You know guys that enjoy the same things you enjoy..................;)

A place to get that warm fuzzy feeling every time the little post comes that says you have a Private message.................[:o]

Some place where its not all about the Horns!!!!!!!!!!:)

RE: QDMA What don't you like
 

According to you, then, Germ.....You love the OSU Buckeyes!!

It's the people that are in the fan club that give you the willies!:D

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Exactly;)

For the record if you join any group it is your choice. Saying I just don't want to join is cool;)

And Jim I have nothing but love for you!! If you want to join QDMA I will buy you a membership:D

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Quality Deer Management
Quality deer management (QDM) is a management philosophy/practice that unites landowners, hunters, and resource managers in a common goal of producing healthy deer herds with balanced adult sex ratios and age structures. This approach typically involves protecting young bucks while harvesting an appropriate number of female deer to maintain herds within existing environmental and social constraints. A successful QDM program requires an increased knowledge of deer biology and active participation in management. This level of involvement extends the role of the hunter from mere consumer to manager. The progression from education to understanding bestows an ethical obligation on the hunter to practice sound deer management. Consequently, to an increasing number of landowners and hunters, QDM is a desirable alternative to traditional deer management.
Practicing QDM produces many benefits. Typically, the sex ratio becomes more balanced and the number (or proportion) of bucks in the older age classes increases. Often, more mature bucks are available for breeding, resulting in less stress on yearling bucks and an earlier, more-defined rut. In some cases, deer health and body weights improve due to improved habitat conditions, which also benefit many other wildlife species. The lower deer density also helps reduce crop damage and deer/vehicle collisions.
One obvious benefit is the increased presence of mature bucks and the exhilaration of observing their behavior. Many landowners and hunters receive great satisfaction from the increased involvement with their deer herd that QDM offers.
The benefits of QDM do not come without costs. Typically, large tracts of land are required to achieve maximum results. While defining a minimum size is difficult, 600-1,000 acres is a reasonable starting point in most areas. While QDM can be successful on smaller areas, cooperation with hunters on neighboring properties and unique management practices are required.
Participants must take an active role in management and maintain accurate harvest records to assess management progress and fine-tune management strategies. Harvest restrictions and rules, especially for young bucks, must be implemented and enforced. Where high deer populations already exist, initial QDM restrictions generally result in a reduced total buck harvest and an increased doe harvest. As such, QDM often requires a change in hunting practices and a new mindset.

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Can I pay half?