I think it is just a rumor. Hopefully it never returns.
Why would it come back? Too many deer again? Yea,,always too many deer for the Farm Bureau,,and,,well we know all that. Probably Farm B, or Insurance COs,,Putting pressure on the ole Govenor, again. On a related topic,,I have not taken a doe in 7 yrs. Been huntin here 10. Do not see enough doe or deer for that matter to take out does. But,,wife and I can consume 2 deer from Nov to Nov,,so every Bow Season I am in a bind. What to do. Hold out for an old buck. Let the young ones grow. OK,,in my area, In 3 or 4 weeks of hunting I will see 4 or 5- two yr olds,,4 or so yearlings,,and if lucky one 3 yr and maybe a 4 or 5,,or 6. So usually I am forced to take a 3 yr old and if I'm lucky,,and older buck. Some seasons in the past that would be the oldest I would see after 80 hrs or so of sitting.. I know,,I know,,"How can I be in that crappy a spot"? Never mind. Each season I am on the fence. Like to let em walk,,but like venison too.![]()
I heard they are bringing it back again this year. Only they made some changes. Shooting hours are sunset to sunup, but no penalty for being outside of shooting hours. Spotlights are required during posted shooting hours. Shooting from the road is highly encouraged, especially onto properties you don't have permission for. No bag limit and no buck limit. No tag required. Can even leave the carcass lay, but only does and young bucks can have the head attached. And can use drones to locate and/or drive (must have night vision camera). Yes, it's the new and improved Poaching Season!!!!!
Ok, seriously, I have not heard anything about bringing the January antlerless season back. I'm sure it was and could still be good for some areas, but not all.
I heard they are bringing it back again this year. Only they made some changes. Shooting hours are sunset to sunup, but no penalty for being outside of shooting hours. Spotlights are required during posted shooting hours. Shooting from the road is highly encouraged, especially onto properties you don't have permission for. No bag limit and no buck limit. No tag required. Can even leave the carcass lay, but only does and young bucks can have the head attached. And can use drones to locate and/or drive (must have night vision camera). Yes, it's the new and improved Poaching Season!!!!!
I text my buddy with the DNR and he said it is NOT coming back. For what is worth
I was in Iowa this past weekend to put finishing touches on my steel building. The topic of the rifle season came up with one of the local contractors who bragged their group killed 38 deer, 8 being shed bucks, in the last late rifle season. Of course he wishes the season comes back. God I hope not!