If the State knows (thinks?) that an area of the state doesn't need to have does killed, than they should close the season on does in that area.

As far as 2/day, 1/day, X/year, or doe days, the limit need not necessarily be a goal. Season and/or daily bag limits are as much or more about influencing hunter perception and hunter behavior in the field. 2 does/day is pretty much telling hunters that there is an endless supply of does or they are grossly overpopulated. Changing to 1/day, in this context, would suggest that numbers have declined, but we still have plenty of deer in Alabama, and the does can sustain a pretty sizable harvest. A season limit of X/day, should cause hunters to realize that the "overall" doe numbers are down significantly and a much reduced harvest is needed. Even then, the season limit isn't or doesn't have to be a goal, in my opinion.

Last edited by wmd; 02/01/15 03:04 PM.

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