garman6:

You are correct,DNR didn't pull the trigger we did.DNR did provide the tools to make it happen, DNR lenghtened seasons, added more legal weapons and "educated" hunters that we had too many deer. If you keep telling people the same story it will become fact, just like "too many deer" it has become fact,just like the sports groups who participated in the last rule changes said it would reduce the deer herd.

I sat at the table, I reported on this site exactly what was said and asked for input on the next meeting/topic. Once we had a plan it was put out for public comment, BEFORE the comment period was over the NRC jumped in and scrapped the plan. Three members of the NRC called a meeting and told DNR what they were going to do. And we are where we are today!

"Can we increase quality now?" It will never happen under the present season and bag limit structure. You can not have the present length of gun seasons coupled with crossbows for the entire archery seasons and have mature bucks, a balanced male to female herd. Too much pressure, and in the end people will just fill the tag they purchased with their hard earned dollars.

Nothing will change, DNR will adjust some counties, hunters will still fill tags. Once DNR gives into political pressure and hunters who want more.........it NEVER goes away.

I've spent 30 years fighting for hunters and the DNR in the rule process and legislature, time for me to just hunt and protect my little piece of paradise. If I don't get the experience here in Indiana I will join you and others in another state.