January doe population management (shed buck season)

[Falldreams]

BIG change! Eliminated in all the usual southern counties. Only 2 counties left up in the NE corner of the state. Big applause what a fantastic change! This has to be a huge stop and helping maintain and even rebuild some areas with low numbers. Along the way, protecting shed bucks and help improve age class. I’m curious does anyone have any Intel on how this newly implemented change came about?? I have to assume hunter’s voices the last few years have been listened to. Change back in a conservation minded direction is never easy. What a big win for the resource!

 

[Sligh1]

Common sense was heard & enacted. It helps when leadership has common sense to begin with. Then they hear from hunters & conservation groups. Zero doubt this was critically needed.
Things can change. Government can improve & do the right things. Be thankful we live in iowa- the land of common sense.

 

[Hardwood11]

That’s a good move !