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<blockquote data-quote="megalomaniac" data-source="post: 4541008" data-attributes="member: 2805"><p>Fairchaser, I really only see 2 options for your situation to maximize fairness between members.... Jawbone aging doesn't discriminate, it's just as likely to be wrong for the next guy as you. But gross antler scores are certainly objective and reproducible.</p><p></p><p>continue with your 2 buck limit, but adjust minimum gross scores depending on mainframe points... ie, a mainframe 4 that scores 100" would be legal; A mainframe 6 that scores 115"; a mainframe 8 that scores 125", a mainframe 10 that scores 135"... OR 4.5 by jawbone wear. A rule like this would protect your top end 2.5 y/o 10ptrs that are currently being killed, while still allowing those mature deer with subpar racks (the 4's and 6's) to still be killed without fear of consequences. A couple caveats- you don't count any extra kickers/ stickers in the score, just the mainframe. And broken main points or missing main points must meet the score had they been there (ie, a mainframe 7 ptr with either a missing g3 or broken g3 would still have to meet the 125" score to be a 'shooter')</p><p></p><p>The second option is much simpler and although seems less palatable, I have found works incredibly well in producing a wonderful overall hunting experience. Convince the managmenet and members to try it for a couple or 3 years, and I guarantee everyone will be much happier. Simply go to a 1 buck limit per member, no restrictions on age or score. The only second rule is 'don't shoot something on the last day of the hunt that you would not have shot on the first day of the hunt'... if you are thrilled with that particular buck, shoot away. Assuming you have 1 member per 200ac or so, you will not negatively affect your age structure one bit. Noone gets their feelings hurt with bucks going on the wall of shame, and all hunters will be naturally selective regarding killing what is a trophy in their eyes. Members hunting for 150" deer will be glad someone tagged out in November with a smaller buck- they won't be in the woods competing for the remaining bucks. This is the method I chose to use for my farms, and it has completely eliminated any jealousy between those that hunt. In fact, once I kill my buck for the year, I keep hunting (really just scouting), to pinpoint locations of other good bucks for my friends to kill. Kids are forced to pick the buck they want to 'tag out' on, so it starts them out thinking about management from an early age. And there are enough bucks to go around where every single person has a decent chance of killing something they would be proud of.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megalomaniac, post: 4541008, member: 2805"] Fairchaser, I really only see 2 options for your situation to maximize fairness between members.... Jawbone aging doesn't discriminate, it's just as likely to be wrong for the next guy as you. But gross antler scores are certainly objective and reproducible. continue with your 2 buck limit, but adjust minimum gross scores depending on mainframe points... ie, a mainframe 4 that scores 100" would be legal; A mainframe 6 that scores 115"; a mainframe 8 that scores 125", a mainframe 10 that scores 135"... OR 4.5 by jawbone wear. A rule like this would protect your top end 2.5 y/o 10ptrs that are currently being killed, while still allowing those mature deer with subpar racks (the 4's and 6's) to still be killed without fear of consequences. A couple caveats- you don't count any extra kickers/ stickers in the score, just the mainframe. And broken main points or missing main points must meet the score had they been there (ie, a mainframe 7 ptr with either a missing g3 or broken g3 would still have to meet the 125" score to be a 'shooter') The second option is much simpler and although seems less palatable, I have found works incredibly well in producing a wonderful overall hunting experience. Convince the managmenet and members to try it for a couple or 3 years, and I guarantee everyone will be much happier. Simply go to a 1 buck limit per member, no restrictions on age or score. The only second rule is 'don't shoot something on the last day of the hunt that you would not have shot on the first day of the hunt'... if you are thrilled with that particular buck, shoot away. Assuming you have 1 member per 200ac or so, you will not negatively affect your age structure one bit. Noone gets their feelings hurt with bucks going on the wall of shame, and all hunters will be naturally selective regarding killing what is a trophy in their eyes. Members hunting for 150" deer will be glad someone tagged out in November with a smaller buck- they won't be in the woods competing for the remaining bucks. This is the method I chose to use for my farms, and it has completely eliminated any jealousy between those that hunt. In fact, once I kill my buck for the year, I keep hunting (really just scouting), to pinpoint locations of other good bucks for my friends to kill. Kids are forced to pick the buck they want to 'tag out' on, so it starts them out thinking about management from an early age. And there are enough bucks to go around where every single person has a decent chance of killing something they would be proud of. [/QUOTE]
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