Utah has a binding law written in the early 1970s which mandates the general deer hunt starts on the closest Saturday to Oct 20. Someone from 30+ years ago recognized the need to protect hunting.
There is a push by some hunting groups to eliminate this law. It is said that this would allow the UDWR to manage the herds better, as all other dates revolve around the deer hunt start.
I am still on the fence concerning this issue. I really like the fact that Utah's Law protects the deer hunt and that any older bucks in the population are conditioned to when the hunt starts. I like the tradition and don't see the need to change the law. Would the date be moved forward? Later? Is it really necessary?
Any thoughts?
There is a push by some hunting groups to eliminate this law. It is said that this would allow the UDWR to manage the herds better, as all other dates revolve around the deer hunt start.
I am still on the fence concerning this issue. I really like the fact that Utah's Law protects the deer hunt and that any older bucks in the population are conditioned to when the hunt starts. I like the tradition and don't see the need to change the law. Would the date be moved forward? Later? Is it really necessary?
Any thoughts?