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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.
There was/is and always will be quality bucks in this state.

And as far as herd reduction goes. There are some that are genuinely concerned about the herd, there are some that are just freaking out and there are a few that are using herd reduction as a way to try and push the gun season out of November.

I agree with you. We'll likely see bonus antler less permit numbers reduced in some areas.

We'll also likely see harvest numbers dip and then level out over the next few seasons.

After all.....that is the goal.