21-06-2006, 04:49 PM
Hunter's Choice Permits Discontinued
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 06/21/2006
The Hunters' Choice permit, which allowed deer hunters to harvest a deer of either sex with their regular buck deer tag, has been discontinued as deer managers move toward more simplified deer tagging options designed to reduce confusion and increase the harvest of antlerless deer. Applications for hunting deer in state parks will go on sale at noon August 26.
The Hunter's Choice program had been part of Wisconsin deer hunting seasons since 1980 when it replaced the party permit. Applicants could enter a drawing for a Hunters' Choice permit for a specific deer management unit. If successful, the hunter could shoot an antlerless deer with a regular gun deer license. The regular license is normally good for a buck deer only in regular deer management units.
Deer populations are estimated to be above population goals in much of the state and wildlife managers and hunting groups recognized the need to increase the harvest of antlerless deer. Ideally, wildlife managers would like to see two antlerless deer harvested for every buck in most DMUs.
Instead of applying for a Hunter's Choice permit, hunters will be able to buy additional antlerless deer carcass tags over-the-counter for $12 in regular deer management units. Regular units are those that are not designated as either herd control or earn-a-buck in 2006. Maps identifying unit designations are available over the Internet and at DNR Service Centers and at most license vendor locations. Regular units will have a set number of the antlerless tags available.
.....nu OGSÅ ejer af en 243win :-)
Favourite Quote: Vi løser ikke vore problemer ved at tænke på samme måde, som da vi skabte dem.....(Albert Einstein)
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 06/21/2006
The Hunters' Choice permit, which allowed deer hunters to harvest a deer of either sex with their regular buck deer tag, has been discontinued as deer managers move toward more simplified deer tagging options designed to reduce confusion and increase the harvest of antlerless deer. Applications for hunting deer in state parks will go on sale at noon August 26.
The Hunter's Choice program had been part of Wisconsin deer hunting seasons since 1980 when it replaced the party permit. Applicants could enter a drawing for a Hunters' Choice permit for a specific deer management unit. If successful, the hunter could shoot an antlerless deer with a regular gun deer license. The regular license is normally good for a buck deer only in regular deer management units.
Deer populations are estimated to be above population goals in much of the state and wildlife managers and hunting groups recognized the need to increase the harvest of antlerless deer. Ideally, wildlife managers would like to see two antlerless deer harvested for every buck in most DMUs.
Instead of applying for a Hunter's Choice permit, hunters will be able to buy additional antlerless deer carcass tags over-the-counter for $12 in regular deer management units. Regular units are those that are not designated as either herd control or earn-a-buck in 2006. Maps identifying unit designations are available over the Internet and at DNR Service Centers and at most license vendor locations. Regular units will have a set number of the antlerless tags available.
.....nu OGSÅ ejer af en 243win :-)
Favourite Quote: Vi løser ikke vore problemer ved at tænke på samme måde, som da vi skabte dem.....(Albert Einstein)
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