It appears that IN might already have a few other factors in place by looking at its surrounding states (soil and genetics). You can make a Yugo a little faster but it will never out run a Ferrari......JMO

It appears that IN might already have a few other factors in place by looking at its surrounding states (soil and genetics). You can make a Yugo a little faster but it will never out run a Ferrari......JMO

JMO but it seems like some want to only look at the facts they choose to

yes soil and genetics play a role but age and limits and mindset of the hunters which is a directly related to limits and how long they get to hunt with each weapon and firearms during rut

how big of a difference would it make here if you only had a few days of rifle that did not take place during rut or had a one or two buck limit not saying i want them but you have to be rational and realize that there is way more to it than what most argue about on here

the truth is that we can not compare TN to any other state because we are not like any other state and may not ever be in terms of limits and seasons so until we are it is all just opinions and you will never be able to present all the facts, how would you even begin to figure how the mindset of hunters change when the limits change, you can't unless you try it first

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...how would you even begin to figure how the mindset of hunters change when the limits change, you can't unless you try it first

I think soil and genetics play a bigger factor than buck limits. Just because theres a states line doesn't mean that some of those states don't share the same soil. It looks like the S.E. is a whole different ball game and TN just falls below that line.....JMO.

P.S. I'm not buying into that buck limits from three to one will make that big of a difference in TN. Several of those top ten states have a two buck limit and had entries in the record bucks way before these states went to stricter regs,.....JMO

I heard a biologist from Wisc speak onetime some years ago. He made the statement, if you dont think buck limits make a difference, then look at a BC map, and pay special attention to the Wisc-Michigan state line. He went on to say, that Wisc was the #1 BC producer of all-time, but that one quick look of a BC map showed a distinct difference between the Wisc-Mich state line, and it wasnt a coincidence.
Its not the only state line that sure provides a stark difference. I am not sure how people can explain that away.
Also, yes there are some states like Ill with a two buck limit on the BC list. But they have a short shotgun season after the rut. Lots of ways to protect you age structure.