New here, but not new to the site. I have poured over a mind numbing amount of material on this forum for quite some time, and finally decided to take the plunge.
I have done a little calling, many years ago, with minimal success. I trapped for quite a few years before becoming completely addicted to bow hunting, which took the place of trapping., since they're both primarily fall sports. I've hunted whitetails for many many years, and due to what I believe is the over commercialization of my beloved sport, it has truly lost that special something that it once had. I would like to try my hand at calling again which is why I find myself tapping this great resource once again. OK, so I'm rambling...onto the point.
I have a good understanding on what it takes to successfully manage whitetail deer. I read an awful lot on here about guys showing an insane amount of critters harvested in one day/evening. Please understand I am not trying to rain on anyone's parade here but, when predator hunting, is there anything such thing as "one too many?" The fellow that taught me how to trap held a great deal of wisdom, both practically speaking and eternally speaking. When he talked; you listened. I remember him telling me one day when we were making a dirt hole set, that you never over trap the area. That you leave enough to keep the smaller critters in check, and you leave enough for the next guy/yourself later on down the road. This certainly applies to managing many other species, so I was curious to see what everyone's take was on this, and also if there is any logical management practice that applies.
I have done a little calling, many years ago, with minimal success. I trapped for quite a few years before becoming completely addicted to bow hunting, which took the place of trapping., since they're both primarily fall sports. I've hunted whitetails for many many years, and due to what I believe is the over commercialization of my beloved sport, it has truly lost that special something that it once had. I would like to try my hand at calling again which is why I find myself tapping this great resource once again. OK, so I'm rambling...onto the point.
I have a good understanding on what it takes to successfully manage whitetail deer. I read an awful lot on here about guys showing an insane amount of critters harvested in one day/evening. Please understand I am not trying to rain on anyone's parade here but, when predator hunting, is there anything such thing as "one too many?" The fellow that taught me how to trap held a great deal of wisdom, both practically speaking and eternally speaking. When he talked; you listened. I remember him telling me one day when we were making a dirt hole set, that you never over trap the area. That you leave enough to keep the smaller critters in check, and you leave enough for the next guy/yourself later on down the road. This certainly applies to managing many other species, so I was curious to see what everyone's take was on this, and also if there is any logical management practice that applies.