Our wildlife department is less retarded than most other states I’ve experience with. FWIW
And while it’s probably not a really accurate count, they aren’t just thick.
My biggest complaint with ODWC is the deer seasons.
Archery - Oct 1, Jan 15.
Primitive Arms - Oct 28, Nov 5
*Deer Gun - Nov 18, Dec 3
Holiday Antlerless Gun - Dec 18-31
* I live 11 miles north of Red River. The folks across the river get to enjoy hunting season from Nov 1, Dec 31!
We get 16 days here in OK! 😖
I'm not asking ODWC to increase the bag limit (6), but the guys that have to work AND enjoy hunting, really take it on the chin!
If you don't have or can't get some vacation time, then you're basically stuck with a 6 day season.
I grew up hunting in Texas. I can remember when deer season opened on Nov 15th, regardless of the day of the week.
Then it changed to the Saturday nearest Nov 15th.
The last change was to open on Nov 1, regardless of the day of the week.
You had 2 months in which to work in some hunting time! We spent several weekends at our little 2 room shack, hunting deer, ducks, squirrels and the occasional feral hog. Not to mention the catfish out of the creek!
Here in Oklahoma, it's bust your butt to be ready by opening day, then it's a marathon to get any hunting time in before season closes. ...and T'giving, right in the middle of everything!
It may happen, but not in my lifetime!