PA Deer Management is Almost OK
06-30-2006, 02:54 PM
#31
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,262
RE: PA Deer Management is Almost OK
Irode around for a day lastJuly with Dick Bodenhorn and he stopped a few people that where riding on un-designated roads.He didn't really give them a hard time but he made it clear that they couldn't ride there.They way I understand it,someland managers had some real problems with bikes and commercial horse riding operations using the SGL's.It's definately ok to use your bike while hunting and most likelyyou won'tget a hard time if It's somewhat obvious that you're scouting.I don't no how you prove it,maybe have your hunting lisence on you.I imagine if you'reyour wearing your spandex and a fancy purple helmet you may notget off so easy.Then again rich,if I caught youwearing spandex,I'd probably cuff you on the spot.I guess that could consitute indecent exposure.
07-04-2006, 06:24 AM
#35
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW PA USA
Posts: 7,220
RE: PA Deer Management is Almost OK
Hi Germain. Been doing OK, off of work full time now... maybe retired for good.But we still manage to get out a bit. I've been here on HN off and on but have been content to stay on the sidelines when it comes to the Pa deer controversy. Good to talk to you!
07-05-2006, 10:25 AM
#36
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2006
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Posts: 317
RE: PA Deer Management is Almost OK
Wow you guys are really picky. I realize that not exactly 90% of all hunters hunt on Public land. What I'm getting at is Public land has a lot more pressure than private land even though it is treated exactly the same as private land when it comes to tags. How many guys hunting private land have to deal with 5 or 6 guys that they don't know hunting within 200 yards of their spot. All I know is deer management in Unit 3D totally sucks. The deer on public land are wiped out and private land is loaded with deer. I guess this is because more people hunt private land than public land. Hey, the number of doe tags for my are is almost the same as last year. I'm sure next year will be even better.
07-05-2006, 10:54 AM
#37
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 36
RE: PA Deer Management is Almost OK
I think you make some great points.. PA has one major problem. TOO MANY DOES TAKEN on SGL.. If they keep pressure on the poachers, with AR should see some great buck taken in future years, with enough does for the kids and newbies to actually like hunting.
