I can see it both ways. If I had my own place, or a nice lease, I'd probably manage the herd myself and be selective about which bucks I shot.
Hunting on public land? Well in the last five years I've got three shots (archery, BP, and rifle seasons). Two were does and one was a small buck. So out of five years of hard hunting and countless hours in the woods, I've spent 1-2 minutes with the opportunity to shoot a deer. I'd rather have the meat.
Hunting on public land? Well in the last five years I've got three shots (archery, BP, and rifle seasons). Two were does and one was a small buck. So out of five years of hard hunting and countless hours in the woods, I've spent 1-2 minutes with the opportunity to shoot a deer. I'd rather have the meat.