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<blockquote data-quote="BHC" data-source="post: 4228882" data-attributes="member: 10391"><p>I think people even have different view of what trophy hunting is. I was a part of a long time that claimed to be a qdm club not a trophy club. But what is the difference. Qdm(by bucks selection) is simply only about allowing bucks to reach an older age class. That may be 2.5,3.5, or 4+..and can still be considered qdm. In my opinion trophy management is anytime you manage a deer herd to attempt to produce more deer of a certain age or antler size. I do understand this can be taken to various extents( removing does, and insubordinate bucks to maximize forage. Also attempting to tap into the gene pool). We just picked up 1550 acres and are managing for 3+ year old bucks. Our antler restriction is 20" main beam or 15" inside spread. However two year old meeting the criteria should be passed. This is simply to maximize our 3+ year old age pool without restricting each other from pulling the trigger so much that your chances of harvest in a season are diminished. We also will work to maximize forage and kill does as need to improve overall quality. Hunting pressure around us is minimal I believe so fortunately we should not be impacted too negatively by others practices. I do see where this could become frustrating for people who have neighbors with very different goals. My dad owns five acres in Alabama that has quite a few deer that come through and me and my younger brother (12) hunt out there. I don't shoot small bucks there, but he certainly could and would if given the opportunity lol. And that's fine with us. So while I'm all for "trophy" hunting I understand it is not for everyone. But IMO the key to successful trophy/qdm programs on larger tracts of land is to have like minded hunters. You gotta know what the property is capable of producing and set goals that everyone is happy with and willing to follow.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BHC, post: 4228882, member: 10391"] I think people even have different view of what trophy hunting is. I was a part of a long time that claimed to be a qdm club not a trophy club. But what is the difference. Qdm(by bucks selection) is simply only about allowing bucks to reach an older age class. That may be 2.5,3.5, or 4+..and can still be considered qdm. In my opinion trophy management is anytime you manage a deer herd to attempt to produce more deer of a certain age or antler size. I do understand this can be taken to various extents( removing does, and insubordinate bucks to maximize forage. Also attempting to tap into the gene pool). We just picked up 1550 acres and are managing for 3+ year old bucks. Our antler restriction is 20" main beam or 15" inside spread. However two year old meeting the criteria should be passed. This is simply to maximize our 3+ year old age pool without restricting each other from pulling the trigger so much that your chances of harvest in a season are diminished. We also will work to maximize forage and kill does as need to improve overall quality. Hunting pressure around us is minimal I believe so fortunately we should not be impacted too negatively by others practices. I do see where this could become frustrating for people who have neighbors with very different goals. My dad owns five acres in Alabama that has quite a few deer that come through and me and my younger brother (12) hunt out there. I don't shoot small bucks there, but he certainly could and would if given the opportunity lol. And that's fine with us. So while I'm all for "trophy" hunting I understand it is not for everyone. But IMO the key to successful trophy/qdm programs on larger tracts of land is to have like minded hunters. You gotta know what the property is capable of producing and set goals that everyone is happy with and willing to follow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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