RE: PGC claims 1/2 buck to doe ratio
2007/09/14 08:59:31
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Interesting J.
My opinion is that even extensive observations of deer whether it be from a trail cam, spotlight, or even in the woods, do not tell the whole story. Let's face it, bucks are more secretive than doe. The older bucks in my areas don't move far, especially after a small amount of pressure. They live close to heavy cover, food, and water. I've only seen 3-4 3+ year old bucks so far this year. Come late October and November, there will be nights where I see 3-4 in one night. While there aren't many older bucks where I hunt compared to overall herd numbers, there are more than I think and more than I see. If one spends alot of time in the woods during the rut, you'll get a true sense of actual ratios. Just like women ****ing, bucks gotta roam. It's just the nature of the beast.