In the Southwest Region where APR was included in two seasons, total post-season buck:doe 

 ratios fluctuated from 12-16:100 during APR, and remained below the 18:100 observed prior 

 to APR. Adult bucks comprised 58% of the bucks prior to APR and 38-61% during APR. 



In the Northwest Region (two seasons), total buck: doe ratios increased from 16:100 in 1985 

 to 18-23:100 during APR, but did not surpass the 25:100 observed prior to APR. Ratios of 

 mature bucks/does were variable and not greater than 4:100. 



In summary, the 1993 Colorado report states "data suggest that APR were associated with 

 correcting acutely depressed ratios but over time, APR did not increase total or adult 

 buck: doe ratios to pre APR levels." 



Two Point Mule Deer Buck Seasons: 



Idaho: 



In three hunting units in Idaho, general 2-point mule deer buck seasons with limited entry 

 seasons for mature bucks were implemented in 1991 to reduce hunter crowding and increase 

 numbers of mature bucks. Since the start of the 2-point regulation, more mature bucks have 

 been seen following the season. It will be several more years before a final evaluation can be 

 made, but an increase in numbers of large 4-point bucks was reported. 



No significant illegal hunting mortality of larger bucks was observed. It was noted, however, 

 that hunter numbers dropped over half and harvest declined by 1/3 to 2/3 over three years. 

 Hunter success for the limited entry mamre buck season, which followed the 2-point season, 

 ranged from 68% - 88% over three years. 



Shorter Deer Seasons: 



Colorado: 



First three days buck only in current 5, 12, and 9 day deer seasons: 



Limiting buck hunting to only three days in 1992 resulted in a large proportion of the deer 

 hunters not hunting. Among resident deer hunters who had purchased licenses in 1991, only 

 59% bought a three day buck deer license for 1992. Of nonresidents who had purchased a 

 license in 1991, only 35% bought a three day buck deer license in 1992. 



One half of the deer hunters who did not participate in the three day buck season reported 

 that they substituted another hunting activity (ie. elk, birds, etc.). Family obligations was the 

 major factor causing residents not to participate while time available for hunting was the 

 factor cited by nonresidents. Hunter satisfaction with their deer hunting experience dropped 

 for residents from 45% to 28%. For nonresidents the satisfaction also declined from 55% to 

 23%. 



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