Just imagine it. Spending 20 years to cull an untold number of “inferior” free-range bucks. Burning tags on wild deer you’d likely otherwise pass. And feeling great about how much good you’ve done for the local deer herd.
Newsflash — it’s a big, fat lie. Even the most intensive culling efforts on wild whitetails is so diluted that measurable results are virtually non-existent, even after decades of efforts. Simply, the minuscule rate of return isn’t worth the investment, if present at all.
So, to those who’ve spent years believing in the fallacy, I’m sorry. You fell for the lie through no fault of your own. This fallacy has been propagated, and in grand fashion, for far too long.
To those who are considering implementation, or still believe in the culling concept, I urge caution. It isn’t what you think. There are too many variables that can’t be controlled in wild whitetails. The science has undoubtedly
