glew22

The herd hasn't been managed for several years. I conducted a pre season census, put forth harvest targets based on that census, established a cooperative, and instituted controlled doe harvest days. The program is in its first year and there's been considerable improvement. Any other questions?

bluebird2

Yes, why didn't you state that this was the first year you started managing the herd? Why didn't you explain where the land was located and why it was over populated? Why didn't you state that the herd did not represent what is occurring in the vast majority of the state? Why are you disappointed that the buck didn't make P&Y when the vast majority of PA hunters would be thrilled with that buck. Do you measure successful deer management based on the size of the racks it produces?

glew22

You never asked.
Irrelevant to the topic at hand.
Irrelevent to the topic at hand.
Because of the population dynamics present he was not able to reach his genetic potential.
I'm sure they would.

bluebird2

It is in fact very relevant to the discussion , since the vast majority of the state has densities that are much lower than the densities that would cause stress. Therefore, you are dealing with a situation that is very localized and has nothing to do with deer management across the state. Once again you are managing a herd to produce big racks and nothing more so the true colors of QDM are becoming even clearer with each of your posts.

BTW, in your opinion, in a herd with an unlimited food supply, at what DD does population stress begin to occur?

Todd1700

Yep, that's pretty much all QDM is. I do it on my land but have no delusions and don't try to BS anyone as to why. Glew22 needs to stop drinking the magic Kool-aide.