Originally posted by wmd: [QUOTE]I think Antlerhunter has a point - and some of you are missing it. The reason for the hunt is not to open up a pristine area to Alabama bowhunters. The point is to reduce the population of the deer in the park to a level that can be sustained by the resources in the park.
I agree 100%. I believe the State should take the necessary steps to get the herd below the carrying capacity of the habitat ASAP. After that, and only after that, I would like to see frequent public bow hunting allowed to help keep the population in check.
With the current herd at over-capacity, I just don't see a last-ditch-effort of a few weekend bow hunts being very effective at reducing the herd to acceptable levels. CD.
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