Also CNC maybe this was covered earlier and I missed it. If the percentages on your last map are the final numbers, what is the reason for the difference in the top of the state vs the bottom?

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Habitat fragmentation and hunter density[/quote]

I’d also argue that the average rut date is earlier in the top half of the state, and corn is most effective post rut. Deer are run down and browse is pretty sparse. [/quote]

This is the correct answer in my opinion. Post rut is almost as good as the rut as far as opportunities go. And the northern have gets a longer post rut opportunity. How would you even know what the hunter densities in each county are? Maybe all the better hunters are in the north half of the state. Or maybe the hunters in the north half of the state use more corn. That’s what it is. No I bet some of your doe bubbles busted along I-65 in the southern half.

Last edited by Pwyse; 02/14/23 08:40 PM.