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We've had point restrictions in PA for a while now. While I do watch for points before I pull the trigger, in the woods it's hard to... -
Thanks for posting that. I read that over the weekend. Marcus and I did a Fresh Tracks Weekly segment about it today. To me, the study...
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ImBillT replied to the thread Antler Point Restrictions.Bingo! The easiest deer to replace is the youngest one, and somehow a big goal in management is not to kill young deer.
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“Time stamp 7:19 (stolen from RS) This slide discusses mule deer buck survival rates and demonstrates why you can’t “bank” or save...
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Not killing bucks won't put more baby makers on the ground
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ImBillT replied to the thread Antler Point Restrictions.I think this is hands down the best post I’ve read so far. I don’t think it’s the state’s business to tell a hunter which male deer the...
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I don't like point restrictions. Big bucks are cool but I don't think anyone's desire for more big bucks should trump anyone else's...
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ImBillT replied to the thread Antler Point Restrictions.I’ll shoot a big bodied 3pt over a 1.5yr old 4pt if it’s legal. But if the rules are 4pt or better, and it’s the last day, I’m shooting...
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I think I’m against it on mule deer too. Maybe not in time limited and targeted circumstances. But, conversely to Colorado elk, I feel...
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ImBillT replied to the thread Antler Point Restrictions.I think a 4pt restriction on a bull elk does a much better job of protecting 1.5-2.5yr old bulls, while still allowing mediocre bulls to...
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ImBillT replied to the thread Antler Point Restrictions.Millions or billions of genes in a deer. Maybe a few hundred result in big antlers. I don’t believe that large antlers are meaningfully...
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Yup
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Yes...I have several good outfitters (Signal Peak in NM) is excellent...Ripple Creek in Colorado had a good experience and my...
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“This is not uncommon. I have researched and hunted with may outfitters and they all are snake oil salesman (ESPECIALLY NEW MEXICO)...
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Yes, I have posted this one on multiple sites and have gotten lots of hunters reach out with similar complaints about them and other...
