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Originally Posted by elkchaser
What is a healthy buck to doe ratio on average in the southern foothills ? Dose anyone know ? I am wondering because of the lack of bucks I am seeing in my hunting area,s . I am most likely going to encourage my friends and partners to take does . I haven't seen a big buck around witch I found strange this year and and most of the deer I have seen harvested are rag horns that haven't even come close to prime yet . I have always thought a a mature buck will breed 25 - 30 does ? I have seen hundreds and hundreds of does this fall and no big breeder bucks ,not even on my cameras . Anyone have any thoughts or ideas ? I know the rut is about to start and a few more bucks will expand there areas in search of does and become less nocturnal . I am almost wondering if the increased hunting pressure is putting to much pressure on bucks?  |
I have often wondered the same thing. Too many bucks harvested would equal less does being impregnated which equals less deer overall?