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Harvest Report - 2016 vs. 2017 - Numbers Down
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<blockquote data-quote="TX300mag" data-source="post: 4543063" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>I think the single biggest factor is hunter expectation. Many hunters kill very few deer, but expect to have lots of deer to look at when they go. The areas I hunt are high pressure, so I don't expect to see a lot of deer consistently at any of them. But they are there. </p><p></p><p>I tend to prefer a herd below carrying capacity as opposed to constantly at or above. Sure, it means less deer to look at while in the stand, but which is better for the herd? How about for the farmers? How about for gardens, fruit trees, etc? It would probably be more FUN if I saw 20 deer every time I went out, but I don't think it's best for everyone (including the deer). </p><p></p><p>I don't hunt east TN, so I can't say this applies to much of that region. I haven't hunted anywhere in Unit L that I can think of that doesn't have a decently healthy population. Some areas are better than others, sure, but generally speaking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TX300mag, post: 4543063, member: 1683"] I think the single biggest factor is hunter expectation. Many hunters kill very few deer, but expect to have lots of deer to look at when they go. The areas I hunt are high pressure, so I don't expect to see a lot of deer consistently at any of them. But they are there. I tend to prefer a herd below carrying capacity as opposed to constantly at or above. Sure, it means less deer to look at while in the stand, but which is better for the herd? How about for the farmers? How about for gardens, fruit trees, etc? It would probably be more FUN if I saw 20 deer every time I went out, but I don't think it's best for everyone (including the deer). I don't hunt east TN, so I can't say this applies to much of that region. I haven't hunted anywhere in Unit L that I can think of that doesn't have a decently healthy population. Some areas are better than others, sure, but generally speaking. [/QUOTE]
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