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dleonard3
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LAST EDITED ON Jan-11-12 AT 12:05PM (MST)[p]I posted this as a reply to another post, but I don't think it will get seen much there.
Here's an idea that could work:
Everybody that is currently planning on hunting buck deer in Utah in 2012 should be sure to apply for a doe tag also.
Then, when the doe tag shows up in the mail, just cut it up and throw it in the trash. - You just saved one.
Also, when the buck season opens, go out and film/photograph every buck you see, but don't shoot any. I'm sure you won't find one big enough anyway. - There, you just saved at least one buck too.
Be sure to fill out any surveys stating that you harvested a doe and a buck. That way the DWR won't feel obligated to sell more tags to cover the ones that didn't harvest one.
I don't have any problem with youth hunters taking their first buck. Go ahead and enjoy the moment, but don't feel obligated to do it again the next year unless it's a trophy to you.
I won't mention anything about "MEAT" hunters either. Our herds (in their current state) can't handle the pressure of meat hunting. You people should be buying beef, pork, and chicken at the stores. Eat all you want, they'll make more.
When you're sitting at home being bored during the winter, don't hesitate to get out there and do some serious predator hunting. It's a blast, the kids love it, and it's good to thin out the coyotes when you can. Don't be afraid of those 200 lb coyotes either, just keep shooting until they stop moving, then one more for good measure.
If enough of us do this, the herd should have a chance to come back no matter what the "MANAGERS" decide to do.
Here's an idea that could work:
Everybody that is currently planning on hunting buck deer in Utah in 2012 should be sure to apply for a doe tag also.
Then, when the doe tag shows up in the mail, just cut it up and throw it in the trash. - You just saved one.
Also, when the buck season opens, go out and film/photograph every buck you see, but don't shoot any. I'm sure you won't find one big enough anyway. - There, you just saved at least one buck too.
Be sure to fill out any surveys stating that you harvested a doe and a buck. That way the DWR won't feel obligated to sell more tags to cover the ones that didn't harvest one.
I don't have any problem with youth hunters taking their first buck. Go ahead and enjoy the moment, but don't feel obligated to do it again the next year unless it's a trophy to you.
I won't mention anything about "MEAT" hunters either. Our herds (in their current state) can't handle the pressure of meat hunting. You people should be buying beef, pork, and chicken at the stores. Eat all you want, they'll make more.
When you're sitting at home being bored during the winter, don't hesitate to get out there and do some serious predator hunting. It's a blast, the kids love it, and it's good to thin out the coyotes when you can. Don't be afraid of those 200 lb coyotes either, just keep shooting until they stop moving, then one more for good measure.
If enough of us do this, the herd should have a chance to come back no matter what the "MANAGERS" decide to do.