Originally Posted by muleshoe
Originally Posted by cowdoc
EHD (Enzootic Hemorrhagic Disease) periodically thins the population here. Road kill and predators are a constant.

I don't think the "government" has anything to do with it



I believe this to be true in our little corner of Iowa also. Didn't see near as many deer this fall whilst harvesting, maybe 2?

Seriously doubt the gubment has anything to do with it.


EHD killed off 80-90% of the deer in some counties in 2011 statewide average was ~60%. Drought mostly caused it. The gnat that spreads it thrives in mud. Waterholes start drying up which concentrates the deer to the few remaining where the gnats are. By the way it hit here again this last year.



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