Originally Posted by daylate
Originally Posted by Mbrock

High buck harvest

THE problem. Years ago, the Clearwater region of Idaho had a very strong population of mature bucks. The season in those days ended around Nov 20. They extended that out significantly and started allowing nonresidents to shoot two bucks a year (Unit 10A). That resulted in catastrophe and they have since corrected those mistakes but the damage is long lasting. IMO, the season should NEVER include the 2nd rut cycle. That is when the mature bucks are at their most vulnerable.

Edit: Barbour County Alabama has 5 distinct ruts. One county! How do you set season dates with that kind of mess to deal with?

Do like Louisiana did. There’s some areas here you need the season dates and a road map to know if your season is open. It may be open on the south side of a certain road and closed on the north side of the same road on the same day. You have to do some studying here before you just go hunt certain areas. Season may not be open.

It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.