49er, what the QDMA was saying way "back then" was applicable. The State of Alabama went through an era where it was thought that you could not have too many deer! Through education and research, we now know differently! There was a time that we needed to whack some does! Lots of'em!
You didn't see that many yotes either (back then).
Adapt!!!!! Adaptation is ALWAYS in play. Things change. Manage the deer herd based on observation and harvest data along with habitat variations. Based on these things, shoot does if you need to or don't shoot'em! But make an "educated decision" and not some off the cuff decision.
Damn, I don't see how you can argue with that!
Thank You Bucktrot!!
I'm so sick of people complaining about this. Look I hunt in Kentucky and Missouri as well as Alabama. Kentucky's rifle season is just a few weekends a year. If the weather isn't right or any of the other factors that influence rutting activity, then your SOL, but you don't hear them complaining nearly as much as Alabama hunters who have one of the longest and most liberal deer seasons in the country!! If you cant kill a buck during the 3 1/2 month deer season then your probably not going to kill him if the season is extended a couple of more weeks anyway!
