Re: Vermont Bans Harvest of Spike Bucks
I have mixed feelings about this one too.I agree with Bow Hunter Derek that a 1 1/2 old deer can have any where from 2 to 8 points and the majority of bucks will have little more than buttons their first year.I also think it seems unfair for someone that doesn't get a lot of chances to bag a deer would have to pass on a spike,even though it would be a trophy in their mind.I know QDM is essential in growing nice bucks,and I do it myself,but I'm still not sure if it should be state mandated.I don't want to shoot younger bucks anymore,but I have in the years past and I don't look down on someone doing it.We'll see how it works out.