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Forum: Northeast
01-24-2005, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,589
Posted By chickory

RE: Just highlights of pa meeting

But the nice thing is that YOU can report anything you want. If you know of better information, you are free to cut and paste it and report it.

We are just like Fox News, we report....you...
Forum: Northeast
01-24-2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By chickory

RE: Jan meeting for pa

thats too funny! Well, spin is spin and some of the sportswriters are good at it too...


Just an update from the mon. meeting.
Jim Grace from DCNR, Rep Staback, Rep Levdansky, Rep....
Forum: Northeast
01-23-2005, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,589
Posted By chickory

Just highlights of pa meeting

I'm just going to try and give some bullets on issues hunters spoke to at the PGC meeting in Hbg.

* Against concurrent seasons and excessive doe tags.

*one processor checked by the hunter...
Forum: Northeast
01-23-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By chickory

RE: Jan meeting for pa

I really thought like you Mike that there would be no changes, that they would dig in thier heels and stay the course just to spite hunters wishes.

President Schleiden would not even allow...
Forum: Northeast
01-23-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By chickory

Jan meeting for pa

The sportsmen of pa were represented well at this years January PGC meeting in Harrisburg.

I have notes I took, and hope to add to this post later with more details of what was said.

...
Forum: Northeast
01-22-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By chickory

RE: Thoughts for the Jan Meeting

There is only about 4" of snow in the Harrisburg area, for anyone who is coming to the PGC meeting. Rt81 is clear. I think the larger snow will be to the east of Harrisburg.

I took the...
Forum: Northeast
01-21-2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By chickory

RE: Thoughts for the Jan Meeting

Nice thought, but I would be surprised if there are 100...

lets hope I am surprised.

Look for me there, I'll be the guy driving a pick-up with a camo hat! :D
Forum: Northeast
01-21-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By chickory

RE: Thoughts for the Jan Meeting

I got two replies that were very positive from Pa state legislators on the subject of improving DD goals for pa. based on more than just forest.

I pointed out to those that I emailed that...
Forum: Northeast
01-21-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,063
Posted By chickory

RE: Attention NE hunters!

Pa is working hard to get rid of excess hunters.

We have harvested more antlerless deer in pa, than antlered for over ten years.

We are now at a level where we are harvesting 2...
Forum: Northeast
01-20-2005, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 818
Posted By chickory

RE: Give NY it's own forum!

I think is is rather funny though, the hypocrisy of wanting Pa guys banned and have them removed to thier own forum. I think we all see the humor and irony in it.:D
Forum: Northeast
01-19-2005, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,863
Posted By chickory

RE: PA Harvest Information

I have always believed the harvest stats were pretty accurate in pa.

But the harvest stats then are used in a computer model of dubious quality (it was changed to a new model under Grund). ...
Forum: Northeast
01-19-2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By chickory

RE: got a new treestand for christmas, got a question about it too

You are legal in pa.

As was previously pointed out, Pa just says you cannot penetrate cambium layer.

As long as you pick any tree that is thick barked like oak, hickory you would...
Forum: Northeast
01-17-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,524
Posted By chickory

RE: Something for ALL Pa hunters to think about...

not to mention Bob Frye does not have a very good track record of writing anything that would even be considered slightly unbiased.

He is a pro-PGC writer (do your own research and read...
Forum: Northeast
01-16-2005, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,514
Posted By chickory

RE: mild winter in PA

Well the ones who we will lose will be those who just are fed up with not seeing deer. Whether it is because of Audubons attempt at a powergrab and pushing for more herd reductions or some hunters...
Forum: Northeast
01-16-2005, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,863
Posted By chickory

RE: PA Harvest Information

"One of those policymakers, Roxane Palone, southwestern Pennsylvania's representative to the state Game Commission, said she was comfortable with the current deer hunting regulations, and that...
Forum: Northeast
01-15-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,863
Posted By chickory

RE: PA Harvest Information

We saw the harvest with our own eyes, its going to be less than last year. Ain't much to say, another reduced harvest.

Hunters 'supposedly' asked for less deer in pa...

...and...
Forum: Northeast
01-14-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,514
Posted By chickory

RE: mild winter in PA

Pa's harvest stats will come out in March and will be lower than last year. That will be 4 years of straight drops in harvest, while pushing herd reductions.

Yet, even as we speak members...
Forum: Northeast
01-13-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,571
Posted By chickory

RE: Alternatives to controlling deer pops

States which have fewer hunters than pa simply up the bag limit. Many states allow multiple bucks and of course in pa we know multiple does.

Your mistake is that you have bought into the hype...
Forum: Northeast
01-13-2005, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By chickory

fawn recruitment

what does Pa average in fawn recruitment?
Forum: Northeast
01-13-2005, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By chickory

RE: PA - More (No wait...Less) Deer Need to be Harvested

Mike have you had a chance to read Audubons new deer report ??? Its from Audubon and the "habitat alliance" and they reccomend the PGC funding no longer be funded by just hunters. They would...
Forum: Northeast
01-13-2005, 06:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,166
Posted By chickory

RE: Things not likely to change in PA... at least not this year.

actually when faced with similar situation, the hunters of arkansas with AR/HR had thier archery season shortened...... and everyone had their bag limit dropped. That was about six years into it.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-12-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,278
Posted By chickory

RE: Depleted PA deer populations

Thats pretty much the point though, you shoot the adult does already bred and we all have less deer in spring. Thats called herd reduction, and THAT our esteemed forum mate is "the Alt plan".
...
Forum: Northeast
01-12-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

your also now eligible to be shot
Forum: Northeast
01-11-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

You don't need a calculator to figure out that less deer = less deer.
Forum: Northeast
01-11-2005, 06:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,337
Posted By chickory

RE: Some of Gary Alts parting words

People are tired of his rhetoric, they are tired of promises not delivered and misleading
reports that the sky is falling.

He can't go back to the days when his daddy would fly him around in...
Forum: Northeast
01-10-2005, 12:01 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

that would be a great rule for pa too. If you wanna pass on deer, feel free. I love the idea of voluntary AR.
Forum: Northeast
01-10-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,166
Posted By chickory

RE: Things not likely to change in PA... at least not this year.

Your probably right about some commissioners not being open minded BT, its a shame really that our system is set up with political appointees.

Thats a pretty good observation about the...
Forum: Northeast
01-10-2005, 09:15 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

No, those weren't deadeers words.... those are your words. Biiiiig difference.

Dead deer was merely pointing out that by having ALL hunters pass on a buck by AR restrictions, it only led to...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-09-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,278
Posted By chickory

RE: Depleted PA deer populations

Thanks AJ for that very in depth analysis. You must have put a lot into that.

But you skipped over one important thing when you rambled....

In PA when Dr. Alt took over we harvested...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-09-2005, 02:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,278
Posted By chickory

RE: Depleted PA deer populations

Thats a very interesting perception, but you did not bother to do any homework, just supposition. :D

Pa is a state that has long and rich hunting traditions. they put between 800,000 and...
Forum: Northeast
01-09-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

I think it would be intersting to ask this queston after the January meeting.

For a few people, they are waiting to see what happens in Jan.

It will have a lot to say in the question of...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

Its no more wrong to shoot a mature buck than it is to shoot a spike, when our role is to take the excess population to control the herd.


But to only seek out a "trophy" because you want...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-08-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,278
Posted By chickory

RE: Depleted PA deer populations

I don't know what they are teaching you in NJ, but you might want to visit the Penna Farm Show in Harrsiburg going on right now. :eek: One in six jobs in Pa is agriculture based. And the 2nd...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

I was always taught that the role of hunters was to harvest the excess population, that it was the role of sportsmen.

NOT to manipulate wildlife for our own bragging rights at work.

...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,602
Posted By chickory

RE: Pa buck tags

Ehhhhhh. Wrong answer.

Not if you are speaking of pa. You must be reading too many glossy magazines and not talking to enough real people on the street.

Nooooooo...... not all pa...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 03:27 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

That was funny... I'm glad to see some still have a sense of humor. I'm still wiping my eyes from that doozy...wheewwww. Good one.

Pa was harvesting 203,000 bucks in 2000 now this year we...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,602
Posted By chickory

RE: Pa buck tags

There are not 1.5 million licenses for deer in pa.

The PGC press release says for this year it is estimated at 800,000. Which would be a DECREASE since Pa issued 1,040,000 doe tags this...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-08-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,278
Posted By chickory

RE: Depleted PA deer populations

Not disagreeing with you mammasboy......but yes that is the whole point.

Less deer=less deer in pa.

We are 'similar' to Wis, in our size and number of hunters, but you do not keep up with...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 782
Posted By chickory

RE: Question for PA guys...

AR by itself will drop your buck harvests, even if you do not implement hr.
Of the deer you would hold over your first year... 20% of those will die from non-hunting causes. But if you do then...
Forum: Northeast
01-08-2005, 10:16 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

That is true VA, Pa does have too many hunters. Many are members of camps and farm properties where it is a social enjoyment to be with friends and family. I get as much enjoyment from meals...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 08:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,360
Posted By chickory

RE: insight trickling out...

Lots of people are curious. Its easy to be when it happens in another state. No risk for you. As one NY hunter said here on the forum this week " hey you pa guys ought to see upstate NY's...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,037
Posted By chickory

RE: how many won't hunt PA again bc/ of ar's?

Its hard to quantify how many, but I believe between 2003-2003 )without looking it up Pa lost 41000 licences. Arkansas saw the dame drop in licenses, and they went 5 years before us. they...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 06:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,698
Posted By chickory

RE: Ask for stricter AR in Pa 1/23

"the vast majority of hunters will pass on all small deer ".

That is a big issue.

In arkansas, where they also practice AR statewide, they require hunters to use a tag for a bb. but it...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By chickory

RE: Thoughts for the Jan Meeting

That DeadDeer is one smart cookie! He is the one who taught us all about the fact that since the herd is smaller now it will take less antlerless permits to reduce the OW herd.

AND

...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By chickory

RE: Thoughts for the Jan Meeting

The reason WMU's were made large (22) was because it made one doe tag more efficient to fill. One hunter could not only use it in his normal county but in 3-4 other counties as well.

Had...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 01:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,360
Posted By chickory

RE: insight trickling out...

I agree that not a lot of guys belong to clubs.... but when the largest of those clubs with 60,000 members makes a statement like they did, they are representing a lot more than just thier own paying...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-07-2005, 01:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,278
Posted By chickory

RE: Depleted PA deer populations

During the time Dr. Alt was in control of deer management strategy, he was able to take the buck harvest from 203,000 bucks the year in 2000, down to 165,000, then down to 142,000 an then down to...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,360
Posted By chickory

RE: insight trickling out...

hehehe, that was pretty funny :D coming from you that is.

Sounds like a personal problem to me so I will get this thread back on topic, which was the insight that is trickling out of...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By chickory

RE: PA Senator's request to Game Commission

I think it will.

Pa has gone through hatchet men before. As Roger Latham can attest, and the reductions are done as long and as far as they can until sportsmen push back and protest. ...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-2005, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By chickory

RE: What PA Residents Have Had Small Game Success?

Small game?

Does that mean squirrel hunting?
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