I don't think well-run clubs with quality leadership/members and sensible and enforced QDM (not trophy) rules have a problem.
My club (QDM) manages and we don't shoot bucks under 3 yrs old and we try not to shoot 3 yr old bucks. We have approx 12 members and their kids and everybody sees bucks. They may be immature bucks, but we see bucks nonetheless. We usually mob-up on mature bucks youth weekend and then we do ok throughout the year and then the rut hits and we do very well then.
I could not be happier. I see lots of bucks. I usually kill a 4 yr old buck every year. Our leadership is solid and our members are solid and there is no drama nor greed.
I think leadership and solid, enforced rules makes for quality clubs. We QDM and IMO, we do it right. My club had one opening this year because his wife put the hammer down on him but we filled his spot quickly.
We also have LIMITED... very limited guests. IMO, the hunting should be for the members and their family members, not guests. Once a son or daughter is out of college, they are considered a guest. A member may only have three weapons on property at one time.
Oh, our rut... it's reserved for the members and their appropriate family members; NOT guests. Guests not allowed after the first weekend in Jan. I love that rule!
All I've mentioned makes for a good club.
Last edited by Antlerfluke; 08/21/19 10:09 PM.
