Without a reg. book in front of me could you explain why you would think that? I mean how are the harvest restrictions any different?Could it be the more restrictive harvest regulations in the northern part of the state allowing more bucks to reach maturity?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!I know--am sure of this--NO DOGS allowed in north part of state. Now we can kick this around on this thread! :wink:
Now you are stirring the pot just make sure to add some good seasonings to it.I know--am sure of this--NO DOGS allowed in north part of state. Now we can kick this around on this thread! :wink:
I think they are a small part of pressure. Coyotes, hogs and lots of other things are pressure. But deer aren't stupid they live with these pressures year round and apperently in some areas deer dogs.That post had just a little sarcasm, but, on the other hand, posted private land that is not covered by dogs allows some local bucks to live longer and get more age. They wander over onto someone elses land during the rut and you have a trophy buck. Those little pockets that are not pressured is where you have mature bucks. Dogs do increase pressure. JMO
A possibility for sure.........you can't shoot what you can't see.My guess, and it is just a guess.
The hard freeze this spring in the Northern counties led to a sporadic at best acorn crop. Lack of food in the woods meant the deer hit the fields and feeders more often and earlier. Lack of acorns made them more visible, and thus easier to harvest. Or it could just be a coincidence.![]()
We have a winner!My guess, and it is just a guess.
The hard freeze this spring in the Northern counties led to a sporadic at best acorn crop. Lack of food in the woods meant the deer hit the fields and feeders more often and earlier. Lack of acorns made them more visible, and thus easier to harvest. Or it could just be a coincidence.![]()