i don't think it really matters exactly when the peak of the rut is - we all know that it's from mid jan to mid feb in most parts of s. al. - i totally agree that our seasons and limits should be based on science - it's just that i think there's enough data already compiled to allow adcnr to adjust our season without having an adverse effect on our deer herd - i've been involved with the wildlife industry in se al for 25+ years and have seen many things change - most of them for the better - hunters are managing their properties much better, whether they own or lease them, they are more informed than ever before and they expect adcnr to use the scientific data on hand and adjust seasons so that hunters in ALL areas of the state can experience as much of the rut cycle as possible - it's about QUALITY not QUANTITY for most all of us - we're more than willing to give up days, we already have a 3 buck limit, many of us are for tags and minimum buck restrictions - most people i talk to would like to see gun season come in for 7 days at thanksgiving - go out - back in dec 20 - out feb 15 - we're not ignorant, uneducated, greedy, slob hunters who think that the month of feb is some "magic bullet" - we're well informed hunters and taxpayers who expect our wildlife to be protected for future generations and managed at the optimum level possible in ALL areas of the state
