I agree, but the number of deer in some states and the conditions under which they are shot are also an important part of this move.. We have deer in places that had no deer years ago.. Plus shooting over food plots, private hunting grounds, long seasons are now pretty common.. Hunters in some areas can afford to be selective.. On public ground I might see a huge mulie or whitetail once in four or five years if that often.. I sure want something more than a .223.. Over the years, I hunted a lot in W. Va. At that time deer were thick as flees... They hunted over bait, or orchards.. It was not a matter of shooting a deer but which shall I select.. Big bucks were seldom seen.. I used .22's there quite often, and effectively.. I believe those are common conditions for many of todays hunters.. Nothing wrong with it.. But conditions under which I hunt in Wy. are far different.. I want more gun there, especially if there is a chance I will spot a big buck..
