Winter Kill Strategies

[Emberglo]

So, here in Idaho, Mule Deer had the 2nd worst winter kill of Fawns and Does on record, and possibly mature bucks (but they aren't tracked). So, a question for more experienced hunters than me.

Would knowing that there was a bad winter kill change how you hunted this season? And if so, how would that change?

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Mature bucks will still be in mature buck places. You just might have to look over more places than last year to find him. The bigger difference will be in 3-4 years.aa

 

[elkmo]

Mature bucks will still be in mature buck places. You just might have to look over more places than last year to find him. The bigger difference will be in 3-4 years.aa

Agree...following a big winter kill, the following first fall would have the best chance in the next 5-7 years with normal conditions. The number of mature bucks will be lower than prior to the winter kill but the mature bucks have not been reduced further thru a hunting season.

 

[Emberglo]

Thanks guys!