Are you opposed to QDM? A state mandated QDM harvest policy? For the record, FYI, I too am against a state mandated QDM or TROPHY or ANTLER RESTRICTION rules and regs. I can understand the need for the state to regulate dates and limits, and do not have a problem with this, but to tell me the only buck(s) I can shoot have to be 150 pounds and/or have a 15" spread, Bah-Hum-Bug!
Im not sure I follow you, but I am trying. So, the HARVEST has declined because hogs and coyotes are protected? How are they protected? How does protecting those 2 species impact hunters killing deer? I am being serious, not being funny. I don't follow..
I can understand that some sorts of QDM restrictions, antler restrictions, lower buck limit, lower buck limit with antler restrictions, and such can influence harvest rates, but decrease it 30%+ is drastic!
