1:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2024: 'New Season, new annual hunting journal'
Afternoon everybody!
I thought I'd join in on the fun!
I have no major goals in the works at this time or any expectations either. I'm just looking forward to the new hunting season.
The local deer herd has done well this year so far. Most of last year's bucks are back once again this year, along with a few of the nanny does as well. The number of fawns increased over last by approximately five [5], which is back to normal, pretty much. There are more bucks than does in the nearby woods currently, much like last year at this time, which is different than what it was like back in 2022, 21, 20, 19,18 & 17.
The 2021 local EHD outbreak, along with hunters and nearby deer automobile accidents, those factors I believe have kept the antlerless number down still today within our area, although I also believe we are nearing full carrying capacity for the area relatively soon as well, but not quite yet for this year. If we have another year with no significant issues, then I believe we'll get there for sure next year.
I wish everyone a fun and safe hunting season, and best of luck to you, too!!
A few daylight TC captures from this morning.
Afternoon everybody!
I thought I'd join in on the fun!
I have no major goals in the works at this time or any expectations either. I'm just looking forward to the new hunting season.
The local deer herd has done well this year so far. Most of last year's bucks are back once again this year, along with a few of the nanny does as well. The number of fawns increased over last by approximately five [5], which is back to normal, pretty much. There are more bucks than does in the nearby woods currently, much like last year at this time, which is different than what it was like back in 2022, 21, 20, 19,18 & 17.
The 2021 local EHD outbreak, along with hunters and nearby deer automobile accidents, those factors I believe have kept the antlerless number down still today within our area, although I also believe we are nearing full carrying capacity for the area relatively soon as well, but not quite yet for this year. If we have another year with no significant issues, then I believe we'll get there for sure next year.
I wish everyone a fun and safe hunting season, and best of luck to you, too!!
A few daylight TC captures from this morning.
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