Oak Mountain IBEP certification this saturday

Anyone going to be there other than me?

I am IBEP certified already so no I won't be there

Why does anyone need to be certified to bow hunt?

Say what?

You can't hunt Oak Mountain without being IBEP certified. Also some other states require it if you are going to bow hunt.

True. I think eight states require bow certification.

Some are now requiring ATV and treestand safety classes. More BS.

Clem,

I think the number of states and providences is around 15 now. BHA requires it just for their UDCP hunters.

What does UDCP stand for?

Urban Deer Control Program

Sorry.

Thanks. I know it's not a trophy hunt, but has there been any good ones killed up there, since some have been thinned out?

There have been some okay bucks taken. I think some in the 110's. You always here stories about monsters up there. But, none have been brought in! LOL

I know things were really bad up there, population wise. How much has the weights increased?

They are actually getting pretty good. I think the mature doe avg is right at 100 lbs now.

Definitely a success story. Is there any other efforts ongoing around the State like this one?

Not right now. But, there is some talk of a couple more locations for next year. Stay tuned.

is saturday the only day they have it?

As far I know.

There is word that sometime in the near future the whole IBEP course can be completed online.