BSK
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Andy S.
Logic says bucks will go to the does. However, in real-world studies, we just don't see that. Even on properties where does are being shot unmercifully and surrounding properties where they are not being shot, if bucks have sanctuary from hunting pressure bucks do not leave the low doe density properties. In fact, they will GAIN older bucks as the season progresses.
This suggests that at least some older bucks find sanctuary from hunting pressure more important than access to a lot of does.
Logic says bucks will go to the does. However, in real-world studies, we just don't see that. Even on properties where does are being shot unmercifully and surrounding properties where they are not being shot, if bucks have sanctuary from hunting pressure bucks do not leave the low doe density properties. In fact, they will GAIN older bucks as the season progresses.
This suggests that at least some older bucks find sanctuary from hunting pressure more important than access to a lot of does.