A little different Utah deer idea.

[Utah400Elk]

I have been putting a little thought into the Utah deer situation. What do you think about trying the different ideas on sub units in Utah? Let's start by not breaking the state into 29 units but making a few sub units within the regions.

We already have one unit as a primitive weapon unit (the Wasatch). Utah DNR could do a herd study on the overall health of this sub unit. Look at deer numbers, buck to doe ratio, predator numbers, habitat and carrying capacity.

Make another sub unit where they close the hunt for a few years. Not the entire region but a small mountain range to again study the deer numbers, buck to doe ratio, predator numbers, habitat and carrying capacity.

In another area the DNR could try and wipe out the predators. Aggressively pursue cats, bears and yotes. They could again compare deer numbers, buck to doe ratio, predator numbers, habitat and carrying capacity.

One other unit could be used wherein the DNR looks at reducing elk numbers. They could again look at deer numbers, buck to doe ratio, predator numbers, habitat and carrying capacity.

Another unit the DNR could cut the number of roads etc. I think you get the idea. With about six or seven small sub units the DNR and the people of Utah could get an idea of what would actually work to best address the declining deer herds.

After about three years. I believe the time frame when the current deer plan has run its course; they would have a better idea as to what would work the best to bring the overall herd health back up.

JMO but I think Utah is in a knee jerk reaction time. The people of Utah deserve better deer management. Why not make a few study units and see what works best in Utah and then take the action needed to save the deer herds? In the long run I think Utah deer managment needs some major changes. I just think the changes implimented should be made with some research as to what is going to get the most bang for the buck so to speak.

There are several ideas that have been suggested on MM that I think are valid.

What do the people of MM think?

 

[alpinebowman]

Knee jerk is right. This is why none of the RAC's want any change as we just implemented a well thought out and agreed upon 5 year plan. The DWR has almost zero data from the last year and the WB already thinks there needs to be a major overhaul. SFW and the WB are a big f'n joke. Lets let a 5 year plan actually run 5 years than we can look at the next change.

alpinebowman

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[need4x4]

Action should not be delayed. Reduce tags and continue to reduce tags to a reasonable number, should start now.

If that doesn't happen, then we will be on our way to a one day season.

 

[nebo12000]

LAST EDITED ON Nov-15-10 AT 02:34PM (MST)[p]Any plan, including the Mule Deer committee's, is and always will be subject to modification. The Wildlife Board decide to push forward these proposals because of the unrest and dissatisfaction of a majority of hunters--- not to mention the obvious decline in herd populations in most parts of the state. They were right to move on these proposals.IMO

 

[Utah400Elk]

LAST EDITED ON Nov-15-10 AT 02:49PM (MST)[p]If it is decided, then cut the tags. I still think they should open a few study areas to see what is going to work the best to help the deer herd. For what it's worth...I think the wildlife board will go with option 2. I have learned that the RACs are a joke and the wildlife board can and will do what they want.