Post by Old Ironsights on Apr 9, 2008 9:21:44 GMT -5
xhunterx: I "jumped" at you because of the focus issue. You did not say - "which parks have the best success rate" or "which parks have an unbalanced Buck to do ratio" you asked "where are the bruisers".
That comment infers that hunting Big Bucks on Park Draws is your focus, and as such, that focus may blind you to the stated goals/primary targets of the hunt - does.
Frankly, it wouldn't bother me one bit if these park hunts were "earn-a-buck" hunts. It would keep people's focus where it needs to be - herd management. But, unfortunately, it seems that without the dream of hunting low pressured monster bucks the DNR thinks that not enough people would apply.
I spent a good deal of time on Dunes after I shot my does, talking to other hunters - many of whom WERE PRIMARILY LOOKING FOR BIG BUCKS AS A WAY AROUND THE OBR.
To me, as a guy with very few hunting opportunities because of location and lack of access, I find that utterly appaling.
I can't go to Kingsbury or Pulaski to shoot does during Gun season... it's not allowed. Which means if I want to hunt for meat on Public land near me my options are limited to the DSP draw. And it Pi$$es me off to no end to think of losing a chance to do that because somebody wants a way around the OBR.
That comment infers that hunting Big Bucks on Park Draws is your focus, and as such, that focus may blind you to the stated goals/primary targets of the hunt - does.
Frankly, it wouldn't bother me one bit if these park hunts were "earn-a-buck" hunts. It would keep people's focus where it needs to be - herd management. But, unfortunately, it seems that without the dream of hunting low pressured monster bucks the DNR thinks that not enough people would apply.
I spent a good deal of time on Dunes after I shot my does, talking to other hunters - many of whom WERE PRIMARILY LOOKING FOR BIG BUCKS AS A WAY AROUND THE OBR.
To me, as a guy with very few hunting opportunities because of location and lack of access, I find that utterly appaling.
I can't go to Kingsbury or Pulaski to shoot does during Gun season... it's not allowed. Which means if I want to hunt for meat on Public land near me my options are limited to the DSP draw. And it Pi$$es me off to no end to think of losing a chance to do that because somebody wants a way around the OBR.
