I have done my part... Shot one this year and my buddy shot 4, all doe's. They need to create a taskforce that hunts them down, slaughters them and provides the meat to soup kitchens and such. In fact you should know that inspite of the fact that WV generally has a very low crime rate the auto insurance is high here because of deer strikes. this past year I had probably 20 encounters and at least 5 were close calls.
A WV resident can legally take 9 deer/season. The "task force" is in place. It is just a matter of inspiration. If everyone took just one doe out of the backyard, problem solved.
Hunters for the Hungry program will take all the legal deer you wish to provide. I move we petition Uncle Joe Manchin and his cronies for a box of free ammo for all licensed deer hunters...costs more than tires for his Harley nowadays!
Only 20??? You gotta get out more! It is definitely scary.
Ride like the forest rats are out to get ya, cause...
Just to be clear thats an estimate of total encounters, some encounters had 20 deer in the street And I ahve to say if you stay away from riding at dusk dark and dawn you can really cut down on the number of close calls
Honestly though, it was the first deer I ever shot and it was quite a nasty task to get it from dead to in the freezer. but I will look into the hunters for hungry program; as much as I hate the damn things in the road i cant see waisting one then waisting it if you get my meaning.
Remember the day we went up to Black water falls and and Cannan valley? I think we had at least 6 or 7 in the road or near the road moments on that day alone. We should do that again.
Ya' know you got a point there but the season is too short...unless your a bow hunter. Extending the season could make a big difference.
yeah I think a longer season would be in order.
