We hunt in Franklin county and have great deer numbers. We also have the problem of deer being killed on public lands that surrounds us, the same deer we pass on. It happens - and we can't loose sleep over it.
We have on 300 acre section that we literally call the "killing grounds". Anyone hunting that section is to shoot any doe they see, as well as any legal buck. We bring the kids to that section and guest, because we know that is the best place to have the triggers pulled. We also have a section that is 7 miles away, where each membership is only allowed one doe to harvest (if they want to) as well any buck shot on that section must be sent to the taxidermist. That is the easiest way we try to manage it - no points - no spread - no age, but if you shoot it, it goes on your wall. You will be amazed how fast those 2.5 y/o deer stop getting shot!!!
|