The DNR wants the herd reduced and the harvest numbers were expected to be down....and they were....Big surprise.....

That fact would seem to beg the next few questions....

Will the harvest numbers be down again next year or will the numbers rise or level off?
Will the buck harvest remain more or less level as it has the last two seasons or will it rise or fall?
Will the DNR lower bonus antler less permits in counties that showed lower harvests?
Will the DNR factor in EHD from last year and the harsh Winter we've had in deciding bonus antler less permit numbers for this upcoming season?
Will the number of counties participating in this upcoming season's late antler less season be lower, higher or about the same?

Finally, in the end if you aren't seeing the number of deer you wish to, I'd say it's time to pass on shooting deer.