Congrats all. Great job Mrs BearTracker.

Seems like every state is down #s wise.

Deer hunting is declining fast.
20 years ago, I'd see 100s a day.
This year, I doubt I seen 25 total. (Hunters).

Congrats to all the successful hunters. Sounds like Wisconsin has been bucking the trend a little better than most. Likely more driven by the fact we are converting more of those hunters leaving gun hunting to archery season. Overall down less than 1%.

https://www.fox6now.com/news/wisconsin-gun-deer-harvest-2023

My two oldest boys (16 &14) got it done today, one shot a basket 6 buck and doe and the other shot a doe. Best thing I heard all day was they are some of the safest and responsible hunters our group as seen in a long time. I haven't let them participate in deer drives until this year when I was confident in their shooting and understanding of safety. They were both presented shots at other deer but no ethical shots or the boys had concerns about the safety of the shots and passed. Couldn't be prouder, not the biggest deer but lifelong memories were made for the kids and the group.