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Deer harvest, what % unreported?
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<blockquote data-quote="EastTNHunter" data-source="post: 5814625" data-attributes="member: 8364"><p>I'm afraid that the potentially shortened season could have two psychological effects that have significant negative impact to the herd:</p><p></p><p>1- Scarcity mentality of having a shortened season and the drive to "get it done" being heightened due to more hunters being in the woods over a shorter timeframe. Also, shortened season with a higher hunter numbers in the woods like done northern seasons can be an absolute clown show and lead to lower hunter satisfaction.</p><p></p><p>2- Hunters being less selective in harvests because they do not have as much time to hunt and being happy with "just any buck," which could potentially undo much of the positive momentum gained in voluntary hunter selectivity over the past decade-plus</p><p></p><p>I can tell you for absolute fact that my mentality about hunting would change if the season was shortened. I truly believe that the longer season allows hunters (myself included) to spread out their available days in the woods and have a clearer mind about their hunts and harvests, including more patience and selectivity. I didn't harvest a single buck this season, but have no regrets since I was able to be more laid back in the woods and just enjoy nature.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EastTNHunter, post: 5814625, member: 8364"] I’m afraid that the potentially shortened season could have two psychological effects that have significant negative impact to the herd: 1- Scarcity mentality of having a shortened season and the drive to “get it done” being heightened due to more hunters being in the woods over a shorter timeframe. Also, shortened season with a higher hunter numbers in the woods like done northern seasons can be an absolute clown show and lead to lower hunter satisfaction. 2- Hunters being less selective in harvests because they do not have as much time to hunt and being happy with “just any buck,” which could potentially undo much of the positive momentum gained in voluntary hunter selectivity over the past decade-plus I can tell you for absolute fact that my mentality about hunting would change if the season was shortened. I truly believe that the longer season allows hunters (myself included) to spread out their available days in the woods and have a clearer mind about their hunts and harvests, including more patience and selectivity. I didn’t harvest a single buck this season, but have no regrets since I was able to be more laid back in the woods and just enjoy nature. [/QUOTE]
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