One of the biggest reasons I think, is the lack of water holes.
Great point!!
I have been hunting the bergen swamps for years and this year was by far the driest year I have ever seen. I mean DRY, no standing water what so ever, and this place is usually underwater all year.
Also, hunters need to stop just going for big trophy bucks, or just bucks and letting the does go. Its hurting the population.
Unfortunatly, proper deer managment is never going to happen unless everyone’s on the same page. Most hunters I know have the mentality that if it’s brown, it’s down. If the gennesse valley was properly managed, there would be alot of records shot around here.
I’ve had a pretty good year so far, 2 does, a 6 pointer and a coyote. I’m done till muzzle.