What Idaho Mule Deer Hunters Really Want
The Hunter Opinion Survey conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish & Game is out.
This is a pretty extensive survey of Mule Deer hunters. The Dept. surveyed Idaho Mule Deer hunters to see what they wanted in terms of Mule Deer management.
Basically, they want bigger Mule Deer bucks and to be able to hunt the entire season.
That's pretty simple request, don't you think?
Here's the link to the Survey results from the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.
Mule Deer Hunting in Idaho: Understanding the needs and experiences of Hunters.
One thing I found quite interesting is Question #35. It ask how Mule Deer hunters would react if ATV's were banned in their hunting areas. A majority of hunters stated they would continue hunting in Idaho. Knowing how many hunters are tied to their ATV's, I found that very interesting.
There are other interesting figures in this Survey even if you don't hunt Mule Deer in Idaho. It's a worth while read.
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I am in unit 73 in idaho. I and many others in the state of Idaho are questioning the intents of idaho and fish and game. When you talk to the hunters of the years from around the 1980’s and back into the past, you will hear of countless stories of the large bucks taken and the population being very high. Why is it not the same? I dont understand how allowing thousands of out of state hunters to come into the state to hunt is going to improve deer quality and population. The only reason for that is money. If it was not about the money and actually about helping the deer population we would see limitations put on out of state tags. Another question comes to mind when thousands of not mature deer are being taken because of this four-point and bigger deer regulation came out. Especially how early the season is, we dont get a chance to see the older bucks that need to be harvested because of health and age that may not be able to make it through the winter. Heres a hint Fish and Game- Move the season back to the 1st week of November where older and more mature deer will be taken which provides better management. Make it a draw hunt and put a limit on out of state tags and you will see the deer population come back along with large bucks which provides better genes.
Clair, thanks for stopping by and giving us some insight into mule deer hunting in Idaho.
I don’t live in Idaho, but I’ve seen other state’s increase out-of-state tags just for the reason you stated. Money.
It does seem odd that the state would not reduce the out-of-state tags if their primary concern was Mule Deer herd management.
Don
Clair,
Idaho used to manage predators for people. Now they manage people for predators. There aren’t enough deer to go around, so now you are attacking out-of-state hunters. The percentage of out-of-state hunters has gone down because the mule deer hunting in Idaho is so pathetic. Yes, out-of-staters generate a lot of revenue which helps keep your cost lower, that is if your agency is the responsible type - and I’m not sure they are. Most agencies will spend whatever they get in some fairly irresponsible ways. The great state of Idaho, doesn’t really want more deer. For one thing, they hate depredation payments. Besides, deer hunters are a pain in the butt. You can cut hunters and limit tags all you want - cut it to zero, and it still will not bring the deer back until the predator problem is dealt with in a severe manner.
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Cair, I am an out of state hunt and I am from Alabama. I love being able to come and enjoy hunting with my father and father- in-law. I hunt in unit 74 and in the last 2 years I have seen more big bucks than I have seen in the 5 years I have been coming so all I can say is you need to pay more attention to your poachers than your out of state hunters because not all out of state hunters are bad. Three years ago we helped prosecute three night hunters that were just shooting deer and leaving them laying. If you get this mesage please E-mail me at johnnyminor2000@yahoo.com
I looking for a BOW hunting trip for mule deer this year in Idaho. Does anyone have and recommendations?