Originally posted by mwosborn:
Originally posted by Blaino:
I dissagree, for the reason that most of the does have been breed. Taking a doe after the rut is over is like taking 2 or even 3 deer from the herd if she has twins. Whos to say one of her offsprings won't turn to be a massave/smart buck. Your "meat deer" should be taken during the early season. To each their own.... [/b]
It makes no difference if you shoot her before or after she is bred - either way she had the potential to produce offspring. Killing her before or after she is bred is still like killing 2 or 3 deer from the herd. That is why killing does reduces the herd more so than killing bucks. If the herd needs reduced than shoot some does - early in season or late in season it makes no difference other than the impact they have on the available food supply.
Personally I don't shoot them early because it is usually too hot and I prefer to let them hang. I also have more time in late December and love late season hunting. i do not shoot them during the rut as many already describe as "buck attractants". [/b][/QUOTE]
I understand you point. My opinions are based on my particular area I hunt. I am of a firm belief that way too many does are being killed in my state. I know 4 people that have killed 20+ deer with 99% of them being does for the last 10+ years! Does your state allow this? It looks like I'm pro-life even when it comes to hunting. I used to not feel this way but the deer population has changed for me and I have to change for it.....
TJ has the answer for letting people hunt.