buckshot_09 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 just wondering what, if any, programs your state is using in order to keep the doe population in check and lowering the buck to doe ratio. i seen roughly 40 deer this past season during 4 days of rifle and a half dozen of bow. in all of that, 4-5 bucks, so that puts the herd to an approx. 10:1 ratio, which is not exactly ideal for producing mature bucks, and overall herd health. trying to get the message around and hopefully put a little pressure on the MNR to change things a bit. so if you can offer any info or advice on your programs, perhaps maybe pros and cons based on your opinion. hoping to get a good idea of which direction to head and to base my proposal. thank you very much for your time and help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 For some parts of the multi part NJ Bow season it is doe before buck rule. Also, no limit on does anytime for archery (don't know about shotgun as I bow only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 In our state, there is no limit on doe harvests, but the buck harvest is halted at two, no matter what the weapon. In some public areas, the "earn a buck" program is enforced. You must harvest a doe before a buck is taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 In some public areas, the "earn a buck" program is enforced. You must harvest a doe before a buck is taken. Same here in some areas of Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 In our state, there is no limit on doe harvests, but the buck harvest is halted at two, no matter what the weapon. In some public areas, the "earn a buck" program is enforced. You must harvest a doe before a buck is taken. I'll add that IL has a weekend late season antlerless only for firearm hunting. There is talk of making it 9 days next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 We have what they call liberal limits, the counties in those regions hunters are allowed to take 3 does(antlerless deer) a day for the duration of the seasons. From what I hear and read in harvest reports a lot of button bucks also get whacked, does not seem like a good method of management to me for a few reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Yep, The "Earn A Buck" program has been in Wisconsin since 1996. We have probably the most strictly enforced antlerless hunting regs there are. With all due respect, I don't think it is quite as easy to guestimate your deer sex ratio as you described. It is a very difficult thing to do. You can tell however if you you have too many or not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Ohio has offered reduced cost tags for antlerless deer for some time now. Problem with antlerless is that some bucks still get shot with these tags. Buck tag costs $24, antlerless is $15, but they used to be $10. Also, in Ohio, you can only tag one buck, regardless of weapon. In some areas of the state, you could tag 7 antlerless if you wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot_09 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Yep, The "Earn A Buck" program has been in Wisconsin since 1996. We have probably the most strictly enforced antlerless hunting regs there are. With all due respect, I don't think it is quite as easy to guestimate your deer sex ratio as you described. It is a very difficult thing to do. You can tell however if you you have too many or not enough. i agree 100%. but we've been noticing a decline in buck harvest in the region, as well as bucks sightings over the past couple of years. i will be doing more extensive research, as well as analyzing harvest reports. but everyone seems to be on the same page that does outnumber the bucks by a fairly wide margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 In western Montana it has become a "let's let the wolves eat them" management style. With any luck, they (the wolves) will be equal opportunity eaters and keep the ratio close to 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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