Originally posted by jjas: [b] The truth of the matter is, The DNR isn't likely to move/shorten a season that pays the bills and manages the herd unless/until Hoosier hunters prove they can/will help manage the herd with archery equipment......and that hasn't happened.
So which is it jjas..........the herd being managed by the doe permit quotas, or now....the archery season hunters....as you just said.
Which flavor is it jjas? Or maybe I should ask "which flavor will it be next to fit your agenda" [/b]
The reality is...both. If antler less doe permits are reduced over the next few seasons what do you think is going to happen? The herd numbers will start to rise again.
And unless archery hunters show they can help manage a herd over that time by taking a higher share of the total number of allowed antler less deer that are killed, I highly doubt the DNR will entertain moving/shortening the gun season.
It simply doesn't make sense from a herd management or financial standpoint......
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