philagothon
Sharpshooter
A farmer friend of mine has finally had enough. He wants to get depredation permits next year. He started shelling corn last week and says this is the worst deer damage he's ever had. I don't know his total acreage, but I'd estimate well over 100 acres. Since he's already started harvesting his crops, is it too late to have DNR come take a look? Any idea as to how many tags are typically issued per 100 acres? (I know the answer will vary a lot, but any kind of ballpark estimate would be fine). When are the permits issued? When are you allowed to hunt with crop permits? Any restrictions on gender of the deer? Is baiting allowed? Do youngsters need to have hunter's ed? Any minimum caliber limits? Anything else I should know?
Btw, I am hunting his fields this year and going to do what I can to help now. I'm hoping to tag out on his farm. I'm looking forward to a freezer stuffed with venison!
Btw, I am hunting his fields this year and going to do what I can to help now. I'm hoping to tag out on his farm. I'm looking forward to a freezer stuffed with venison!