Originally posted by js2397: There is no arguing that Indiana is a top B&C state since the numbers support it. Will we continue to produce the same quality in the future, who knows? The DNR decided, on their own or through pressure from the state legislature, that the herd needed to be reduced. There is no doubt that the plan they enacted is working. I think they will back off of bonus permits in certain areas but others will continue to be part of the reduction effort. Dew is passionate about his views and there is no doubt he has put a successful management strategy in place. Joe has said before that by shortening the gun season there would be an increased sense of urgency which could lead to an increase in the number of young bucks harvested as an overall percentage of the take.
States With Top Total Number of B&C Entries (2009-2011)
1. Wisconsin – 241 2. Ohio – 151 3. Illinois – 136 4. Kentucky – 134 5. Indiana – 131 (For those curious – Iowa came in at 112 and Kansas had 98)
You are correct js2397.........Indiana was headed in a good direction during that time period......and just as soon as it was getting GREAT for quality.........and The IDNR as their FIRST choice wanted to position us in even a BETTER direction for such as they had to reduce the herd a bit..........the regs for 2012 and beyond were forced upon them by people like jjas, Woody, etc, etc, to squash that momentum, and take away the FIRST choice of our IDNR to sustain quality or make it better........even in the midst of a reduction.
..........In the name of what!!??
Good History Lesson js2397.......when we let the IDNR do their FIRST choices as they were in the years preceding and during 2009-2011.......quality can happen..... AND .....managing quantity can happen........SIMULTANEOUSLY !!!
Not the way things are set up any more though......temporarily.
