Great dialogue on this thread... The one thing no one really has a definite handle and count is number of new hunters in the woods each Spring. That shear volume and w technology of our toys we use (shotguns, Nitro's, TSS, calls, decoys, camo and the like) we may be just at point of diminishing returns in some areas of the state... Add predators and possible avian pox die outs... It just adds up... Managing county or areas of counties to specific sustainable and healthy numbers.

The good ole days were so rich when the competition between hunters in the woods was not as great... But if we want to fight the Anti's ... We need the extra hunters and non- hunters who vote and are not opposed to hunting....Delicate Balance For Sure.