Deer hunters growing particular

According to KDFWR, there are 63 deer per 

square mile in Crittenden County. Such 

overcrowding could lead to 

misunderstandings, right? 

There are 24 people per square 

mile in the county.

A more seasoned hunter is being increasingly particular about what it shoots, according to a local wildlife biologist.

While the statewide deer harvest during rifle season set a new record at almost 107,000 whitetails, it’s clear from Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) harvest data and from observations of wildlife officials that most hunters are being more selective.

Philip Sharp, a private lands biologist who lives in Crittenden County, said wildlife officials conducted an on-site survey of animals brought to Family Butcher Shop on the first Monday of the modern firearms season. They were there to collect samples from carcasses and to collect other data, such as the age of harvested animals. KDFWR is being vigilant about checking for Chronic Wasting Disease in Kentucky animals. The wildlife team collected brain stems and lymph nodes from various deer brought to the Amish butcher for processing.

“We’re seeing an older age structure in ... (for the rest of this article see the December 6, 2018 issue of The Crittenden Press printed edition, or get it now online for just $2.95 per month).