G3s wrote:OK, so as far as the single buck tag that some of the hunters would like to see in this state. In conversation shared with me by our QDMA president and secretary with DNR biologist Ashley Autenrieth, several NRC board members and MUCC boards members regarding the single buck tag, the term used was "that ship has sailed" It is deemed that only 4% of hunters fill their 2nd tag on a buck and that changing the tag system would cost far to much for no benefit. I am not saying I believe the 4% and I'm not saying I agree with the tag system we have now...but that is what came from the mouths of those that set the rules so to speak.
As far as expanded APR's it seems that the train is rolling and gaining steady pace at this point to get implementation in the rest of the lower peninsula...big difference would be that zone 3 would be a 4 point restriction as that is what it would take to protect the magic 50% of the yearling buck population. The NRC is now working on the deer management goals and setting up for our next deer management session that will cover the 3 years proceeding next season. I have been told the re-survey of the NW12 will take place following the next deer season so that it can be applied to the next deer management cycle. They do the deer management in 3 year cycles, not every season so a bit of advanced planning has to take place.
Off the record I know of one person with major clout in the rule makers that seems to think that APRS will take place across the whole of the lower peninsula inthe "very near future" take that statement for what it is worth...I am guessing that means they are going to try to push it through for this next management cycle, who knows for sure until we get there I suppose.
I like this conversation taking place here...it make sit really easy to see that passionate and educated deer hunters sure vary widely on what their singular preference would be. It makes it easier to see why our state seems to be so screwed up at times...think of all the lobbying the NRC members deal with from every group around the state from QDMA branches, to the SMART Hunter group (please dont get me started on those whack jobs), to Farm Bureau, ect...I think you get the point...we have 700K+ hunters in this state and a mountain of public hunting land and the NRC has to try to appease all groups in their management goals yet still accomplish the necessary biologic management at the same time....sounds like a pretty crappy situation and one of those you can't please everybody deals to me
That's great news you think its gonna pass. Im thinking the last vote they had was in 2014 when it got voted down so 2017 is the next vote? Are they still gonna send out ballots to random people and need a 66% majority to pass? I think the way they voted last time was shady. I signed the petition for the last one
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great info here Tim! I also don't know about that second 4% buck kill rate either, but it's the fact you can use the extra tag on a doe with archery equipment, with an already expansive antlerless system.
