...every biologist in the state said you could not kill too many does...
Every biologist? Uh. No. Not even close. Years ago, Dr. Grant Wood gave a seminar for AGFC biologists. He told us that it was nearly impossible to kill too many does at that time. Did some agree with him? Sure. Most did not. Buck harvest exceeded doe harvest back then. Most biologists advocated a generally improved herd by protecting underage bucks and by improving doe-to-buck ratios. I reduced doe quota years ago on my own leases to offset the growing coyote predation problem.
In my opinion, state wildlife agencies failed to react fast enough in response to rising coyote predation over the past couple decades. Landowners and hunt clubs share some blame too. Even if the state allows 2 does/day, landowners and hunt clubs still hold the power to limit doe harvest on their own properties. Same goes for buck harvest. The government didn't cause all the problems and some can be fixed without government involvement.
