Being laid-off mid-career is definitely a defining moment, but you still need to live. That led me to the big deer hunt 2009. Unfortunately, the last deer I actually saw in the woods is hanging on my wall which was four years ago. Since then I haven't seen a deer in the woods. I believe the DNR is off base with its estimated deer population and presented an interesting 2009 hunt.
Since the DNR's major source of income comes from the gun-deer season (approximately $14.4M) it has no choice but to estimate high deer numbers. If the DNR actually said that the deer population is declining, why would anyone purchase a license to stand in the woods like a month old orange pumpkin? It may be that plenty of "hunters" are standing in the woods with rifles that haven't been fired in over a decade? It also may be that plenty of "hunters" are finding that right spot to sit, sleep, snore and wait for the sun to go down so they can get to the nearest bar?
Anyway you cut it hunting in Wisconsin is an experience and BIG dollars not just dollars to the state but also revenue to retailers and small businesses. Think about the hunter that purchases all the scent FREE products, purchases new equipment every year, or purchase clothing so they can "sleep" comfortably in the woods. Let's not forget all the restaurants and taverns that are sucking up all the dollars that hunters dole out to eat crappy bar food and drink their fill. Last but not least, there has to be an increase in toilet paper sold during this time with all that bar food that is consumed during the week plenty of hunters are reeling sheet after sheet!
As for my hunt, it was exciting as ever even though I didn't see any deer. If I actually want to see a deer, I'll just look out in the backyard!!
Until next time...
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