You don't have to know the exact number but you should have some idea as to the density of deer.

When you hunt an area, it doesn't take too long to figure out if the deer numbers are increasing, decreasing, or remaining about the same. You can't determine that just from harvest data. Many clubs today are very selective in what they kill. Harvest records won't tell the full story.

Of course we need regulations but even if all regulations were removed, I seriously doubt that the club I am in would change any of our rules.

I don't know what the right answer is. I see this as a possible step to get where we may need to be, but until someone can lay out a roadmap to where we are going, I will remain skeptical. It is a giant puzzle, but we only have or want some of the pieces. With so many clubs and private land owners being self regulated and with the State already controlling the WMAs, then I am wondering how useful will a game check system really be?