The Sportsman's Corner

It is nearing the end of another deer season. I have been hearing the same lament I have been hearing for many years. "There just aren't many deer on public land, Rich. I'm about ready to join all the other guys who used to hunt who have hung up their rifles," numerous sportsmen have told me. "I don't want to shoot one of the few does or fawns that are left out there. What are you going to do if you want to continue to be a deer hunter?"

I have great sympathy for these sportsmen. I agree that the game commission's deer elimination plan has worked to perfection on public lands. Deer are pret...