EHD
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In response to that EHD map as Marty Brennaman would say....
"How we lookin?.....Not good".
Hopefully there is at least one Reds fan on here that will appreciate that reference.
"How we lookin?.....Not good".
Hopefully there is at least one Reds fan on here that will appreciate that reference.
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Concordmeadowsfarm
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We’ve found 7 on the 52 acres here. All does. Guy at end of our road hunts/ farms approx 200 and has found 10 bucks dead, various sizes. ODNR shot one that was literally running into the side of his house last week. It will change the way we hunt this year. We typically shoot “shooter” bucks and does for meat. Getting my walking boots on and headed to public elsewhere.
Concordmeadowsfarm
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Chuck i would say some in August and a few in September.
That was updated 10/5 according to the map. Should be on there next update.Better get that highland county deer reported, Seth. Isn’t showing on the map yet.
@brock ratcliff what about that b.s. answer to got on Facebook about it from the ODNR.... almost as shitty as the Strouds campfire convo with tonk
Buddy flew drone yesterday and found a couple more on us...I really don't wanna see anymore at this point. Couple guys at work are seeing same thing where they hunt also. This should thin the herd pretty good b4 the gun seasons start. I know the farmers in my area are happy they said they wish it happened every year. 
To say the absolute least. Thats almost a compliment for a character such as his. No doubt in my mind this is going to get played off as no biggie. Business as usual in Athens.
Seems you guys have found a lot on your property. How many acres is it ? Do you think your deer population was over populated? Example, was there a visible browse line in the woods? I'm guessing not, but curous. The ones I'm finding have been more spread out and I walk thousands of acres across southern Ohio for work. EHD can be locally devastating to deer as we are finding out unfortunately.Buddy flew drone yesterday and found a couple more on us...I really don't wanna see anymore at this point. Couple guys at work are seeing same thing where they hunt also. This should thin the herd pretty good b4 the gun seasons start. I know the farmers in my area are happy they said they wish it happened every year.
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I didn’t find it to be an out of character answer. The DOW loves to come off as all knowing. Unfortunately, in the case of EHD, they NEED public participation to determine the scope of the outbreak. They are just really poor at sending that message out. That is why it is easy to say “screw the DoW” and to not bother reporting. Unfortunately, that does nothing to help the herd recover quicker. I’d rather tolerate their arrogance in an effort to recover the herd.
I agree 100%. I think many people have already given up on DOW to do what what is right, as DOW has set their narrative long ago. You are exactly right though, it is on us as hunters to take initiative not just on the EHD issue but on all matters wildlife related. Unfortunately I have little more hope in the average hunter then I do DOW, but that certainly isn't a reason to give up. If 1/4 of the hunters took action that only bitch instead then hunters would be the strong arm at DOW rather than special interest. We just have to do our best and encourage others to as well.
The farm is 360 acres..no browse line they have plenty of crop fields lots of acorns also. Always have had plenty of deer but not overpopulated.
What i figured. There are very few huntable properties that have a deer overpopulation issue. Thanks for the info.
Me looking up in the tree limbs above me this deer season. A little humor to lighten this thread up. Lol
Not quite sure what you think the DoW can do about EHD unless you think they can control rainfall and drought. I suppose they could go around applying insecticide to evey body of water and potential mudhole.
I was referring to DOWs actions based on EHD such as regulation changes, public education, asking for public input etc. EHD is a natural occurrence that can not be inhibited by man. My experience from DOW is that it is largely blown off as no big deal and take as minimal as action as they can get away with, although I will give them credit for adjustment of Jefferson County bag limits a few years ago after a big EHD outbreak. Maybe we will see adjustments in southern Ohio for next year....if so I'll eat my hat.
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