You asked a question I gave you my thought and then you say I'm wrong. Nice! If you didn't what a differing opinion maybe you should just write a manifesto and leave it at that. jeez!
I've have come to the realization that hunting really isn't a sport even though I'm a newbie to hunting with almost 40 years in the woods myself. It may be a life style or a way of life but more so its a management tool, so harvest would be the correct term. The biologist try to figure out the carrying capacity of the habitat and adjust the harvest accordingly. Now the states and their need of revenue fight them on that and change things, but hunting is a management tool. Its a newer way of looking at the big picture its not just ME ME ME anymore. its what is best for the deer. How many deer should be harvested? what sex? what age group, referring to antler restriction? It use to be, back in the olden days the the hunting regs were the same state wide. Now its MANAGEMENT AREA TO MANAGEMENT AREA. Did you notice its MANAGEMENT AREA not hunting area? That antiquated way of thinking is why VT is the way it is and NH is the way it is, and Texas is the way it is, oh and PA, again referring to antler restrictions. Everywhere states are trying to harvest the deer that make the herd better. deer are a resource just like trees, corn to the farmer, fish, and everything else. Without PROPER concern and care, management, all resources can be damaged. Just my thoughts and everyone else is welcome to theirs or mine if you like. either way its all good.
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