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5. How did they survive all these centuries? First of all, there was habitat to support them. Now, habitat is destroyed to

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sun Oct 6, 2024, 10:07 PM

Oct 2024

build houses, shopping centers and strip malls, warehouses and whatever.

THEN --

as the destruction of natural habitat takes place, hunters cannot shoot within (#) feet, depending on the state's regulations. As a result, their population increases and the only control is coyotes and your car on the highway.

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The Bucks Stop Here 10/05/2024 [View all] Mousetoescamper Oct 2024 OP

Beautiful animals. I don't see the "sport" in killing them Deuxcents Oct 2024 #1

Agree 100% Deuxcents. Diamond_Dog Oct 2024 #2

Not a fan of hunting, but the deer overpopulation issue is a real thing. ShazzieB Oct 2024 #8

Nice shots, Mousetoes. brer cat Oct 2024 #3

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Oct 2024 #4

How did they survive all these centuries? First of all, there was habitat to support them. Now, habitat is destroyed to 3Hotdogs Oct 2024 #5

How wonderful, not to mention lucky, to get so close! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2024 #6

Thanks! The older buck was remarkably tame, but the yearling was wary and soon dashed into the woods. Mousetoescamper Oct 2024 #7

Very nice! ShazzieB Oct 2024 #9

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Oct 2024 #10