swalker1517
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While a few are pretty good, most hunting shows are terrible. They do more harm than good in my eyes.
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Northern Zone Doe day reduction.
- Thread starter Chris Kalinski
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While a few are pretty good, most hunting shows are terrible. They do more harm than good in my eyes.
JB0704
I Gots Goats
I agree. I guess they serve a purpose in gettin' fools to part with their money.
Son
Gone But Not Forgotten
ya'll can fuss all you want. If the food stamp program ever goes down, there wont be any deer left to hunt. That's what happened during the depression.
LEON MANLEY
Banned
Do you really think the Food Stamp recipients are going to go deer hunting?
They will be robbing your house while you are at work.
There were still morals and ethics during the depression, those things are long gone.
TurkeyH90
Senior Member
Has this proposed regulation passed?
280bst
Senior Member
Yeah I remember all that also it wasn't lets go "Deer" hunting it was lets go huntin. It wasn't a contest self imposed stress or carrying a tractor trailer load of "you got to have it" to the woods. It wasn't impressing your Friends if they we're your friends you ain't got to impress them, it was lets go hunting 
Bucky T
GONetwork Member
I started deer hunting towards the tail end of that era in 1989.
Those were some fun days at deer camp! I shot a 4pt for my first deer and the guys made me feel like I was a King!
Doe days felt like opening day of deer season again!! Exciting to say the least and.......... If you had my luck, you wouldn't see a doe on doe days hardly, but as soon as they ran out, 4 does would parade by you at 20yds........
Good Times!
kedo
Senior Member
Got this from DNR web site - Dated April 8th:
Misinformation Abounds! Deer Season Length Not Being Reduced
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (4/9/2013)
Hunters and others recently may have heard one of multiple news sources claim that the deer season length was to be reduced in the 2013-2014 hunting year. Not the case. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division wishes to address this concern and remind citizens to always check www.georgiawildlife.com/Hunting/regulations [1] for correct information.
“The proposed regulations under consideration recommend a 25-day reduction only in the number of either-sex or ‘doe days,’ not in the length of the overall deer season,” said John Bowers, assistant chief of the Game Management Section. “This proposed change is a result of scientific data and deer hunters will still be able to hunt bucks during either-sex days.”
Long-term data indicate a statewide decline in the fawn recruitment rate in all physiographic regions of the state. At the same time, does have comprised 60-65% of the annual deer harvest. Additionally, the harvest of does has increased by 13% over the past few years. In other words, there are less deer being recruited to replenish and stabilize the deer population. The broad trend of declining fawn recruitment rates coupled with high levels of doe harvest warrant a statewide regulatory action.
Additionally, as indicated by a marked increase in public dissatisfaction related to antlerless deer harvest, declines in deer density have become an issue of concern among many deer hunters in Georgia.
“We believe the proposed reduction in either-sex days strikes a reasonable balance between diverse hunter desires while attempting to address statewide biological concerns,” said Bowers. “There is no proposal that will satisfy everyone. The Department has done its best to develop a balanced proposal. While the proposed reduction in either-sex days reduces the opportunity to harvest does, it maintains the opportunity to deer hunt and harvest antlered bucks.”
The economic impact of deer hunters and hunting activities is beneficial to the state and to conservation efforts. Deer hunting in Georgia is responsible for more than $537 million in retail sales and supports more than 11,500 jobs. In fact, deer hunting in Georgia has an economic impact in excess of $890 million. Additionally, since 1939, hunters have directly contributed more than $165 million for wildlife conservation in Georgia.
Want more on proposed hunting regulations? Consider attending an upcoming public hearing. Interested persons have several ways to comment on the proposed changes. The Wildlife Resources Division has scheduled three public hearings to provide the public an opportunity to share comments on the proposed hunting regulation changes.
All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.:
April 23, 2013: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Health Sciences Building, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, GA
April 24, 2013: The Roberts Chapel Auditorium, State Offices South at Tift College, 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA
April 25, 2013: Amicalola Electric, 544 Highway 15 South, Jasper, GA
Those unable to attend a meeting may submit input either electronically or in written statement form. Input must be received by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2013. Written statements should be mailed to: GA DNR/Wildlife Resources Division/Game Management Section; Attn: John W. Bowers; 2070 U.S. Highway 278, S.E.; Social Circle, Georgia 30025. Statements may be electronically submitted at: www.georgiawildlife.com/Hunting/SubmitComments [2] .
For more information or to view the proposed regulation changes, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/Hunting/proposedregulations [3] or contact Hunter Services at (770) 761-3045.
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Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
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Source URL: http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/3297
Misinformation Abounds! Deer Season Length Not Being Reduced
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (4/9/2013)
Hunters and others recently may have heard one of multiple news sources claim that the deer season length was to be reduced in the 2013-2014 hunting year. Not the case. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division wishes to address this concern and remind citizens to always check www.georgiawildlife.com/Hunting/regulations [1] for correct information.
“The proposed regulations under consideration recommend a 25-day reduction only in the number of either-sex or ‘doe days,’ not in the length of the overall deer season,” said John Bowers, assistant chief of the Game Management Section. “This proposed change is a result of scientific data and deer hunters will still be able to hunt bucks during either-sex days.”
Long-term data indicate a statewide decline in the fawn recruitment rate in all physiographic regions of the state. At the same time, does have comprised 60-65% of the annual deer harvest. Additionally, the harvest of does has increased by 13% over the past few years. In other words, there are less deer being recruited to replenish and stabilize the deer population. The broad trend of declining fawn recruitment rates coupled with high levels of doe harvest warrant a statewide regulatory action.
Additionally, as indicated by a marked increase in public dissatisfaction related to antlerless deer harvest, declines in deer density have become an issue of concern among many deer hunters in Georgia.
“We believe the proposed reduction in either-sex days strikes a reasonable balance between diverse hunter desires while attempting to address statewide biological concerns,” said Bowers. “There is no proposal that will satisfy everyone. The Department has done its best to develop a balanced proposal. While the proposed reduction in either-sex days reduces the opportunity to harvest does, it maintains the opportunity to deer hunt and harvest antlered bucks.”
The economic impact of deer hunters and hunting activities is beneficial to the state and to conservation efforts. Deer hunting in Georgia is responsible for more than $537 million in retail sales and supports more than 11,500 jobs. In fact, deer hunting in Georgia has an economic impact in excess of $890 million. Additionally, since 1939, hunters have directly contributed more than $165 million for wildlife conservation in Georgia.
Want more on proposed hunting regulations? Consider attending an upcoming public hearing. Interested persons have several ways to comment on the proposed changes. The Wildlife Resources Division has scheduled three public hearings to provide the public an opportunity to share comments on the proposed hunting regulation changes.
All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.:
April 23, 2013: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Health Sciences Building, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, GA
April 24, 2013: The Roberts Chapel Auditorium, State Offices South at Tift College, 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA
April 25, 2013: Amicalola Electric, 544 Highway 15 South, Jasper, GA
Those unable to attend a meeting may submit input either electronically or in written statement form. Input must be received by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2013. Written statements should be mailed to: GA DNR/Wildlife Resources Division/Game Management Section; Attn: John W. Bowers; 2070 U.S. Highway 278, S.E.; Social Circle, Georgia 30025. Statements may be electronically submitted at: www.georgiawildlife.com/Hunting/SubmitComments [2] .
For more information or to view the proposed regulation changes, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/Hunting/proposedregulations [3] or contact Hunter Services at (770) 761-3045.
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Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
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Source URL: http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/3297
C.Killmaster
Georgia Deer Biologist
Yes
C.Killmaster
Georgia Deer Biologist
Deer were mostly gone in Georgia long before the depression, restocking was actually initiated during the depression. Market hunting and habitat loss were the two biggest factors in the decline of most game species.
JB0704
I Gots Goats
TurkeyKiller12
Senior Member
Doesn't really bother me. I still remember having doe days here in the county I hunt in. I really wished we could go back to the 3 doe 2 buck limit.
Chris Kalinski
Senior Member
Me also. Just my two cents but that seems like enough meat, Time in the woods and challenging enough for any hunter.
BIGHORN26
Senior Member
I dont think much of this debate matters....i think poaching and the crop depredation permits have a larger toll on the deer than most ppl think...i know of on particular place where a man shot 120 deer in a 2 wk period and it was legal because he had a permit!
GT-40 GUY
Gone But Not Forgotten
I guess that some don't like killing to many does. I'd be much happier killing 3 big bucks and no does. Three big bucks would fill my freezer. Does are usually smaller that is why I need 5 does.
How about changing the limit to 4 bucks and no does?
gt40
papachaz
Senior Member
I absolutely DO remember those days elfii! as well as the guy who killed a spike being the mack daddy, you counted yourself as really blessed to even SEE a deer in the woods.
I totally agree with your post. some of these younger hunters over the last 15 to 20 years just don't realize how good they've had it compared to 25 to 35 years ago
How2fish
Senior Member
Ok so when do the official regs come out?? I need to know when the first either sex days are....50,75 etc no matter just tell me when...
Chris Kalinski
Senior Member
Not exactly sure when the regs will be released.
The first 25 days of Dec will be Buck only.
Chris
The first 25 days of Dec will be Buck only.
Chris
How2fish
Senior Member
35 Whelen Thanks !
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