I very much agree that everyone should manage their property to obtain their goals. My goal is herd control & providing a great experience for younger hunters. I have been able to accomplish this in no small part because of the liberal regulations of the past.

A typical season involves hunting an area no more than every 10 days & only with a favorable wind. My son & often one other child in the shooting house. Shoot 3 or 4 does & my herd control is done in 2 hunts. Now they will only be able to shoot a doe a piece. To reach my goals pressure will be increased 2 fold. In response to increased pressure, deer sightings will decrease & more pressure will be needed to harvest the does.

A depredation permit could most likely be obtained but shooting deer like vermin out of season is not what I wish to teach. Fostering an attitude of respect for game is my hope. Doe tags may be an option but again I don't want any child to get the impression that they are above the law or by knowing the right people, regulations no longer apply.

For my particular situation the regulation is a Lose/Lose.