C.H.L. HUNTING ASSOCIATES 2003 SURVEY

Over half of the clubs responded to the recent survey. Results of the survey (n=35) are as follows:

Does your club normally plant crops that provide year-round nutrition to deer? 60% said Yes

If YES, put the approx. number of acres (fractions accepted) in front of each crop that you plant:

126.5 acres total 3% Alfalfa 32% Clover 58% Rye Other: 7% Corn, Sorghum, mix, etc.

If NO, do you plan to plant deer friendly crops? 50% that hadn't in the past plan to do so in the future.

Prior to the current ban on baiting, did you put out bait for deer? 74% said Yes

If yes, approx. how much? 46% put out a few bags/buckets here and there; 54% put it out by the yard(s)

Do you agree with the current ban on baiting deer? 49% said Yes

If no TB were present would you favor baiting for deer? 77% said Yes

Does your club practice Quality Deer Management? 94% said Yes (although some didn't harvest does)

If YES, what is the minimum criteria for your deer management plan? 9% of the clubs use 8 points or more,

48% use 6 points or more, 3% use 5 points or more, and 39% use 4 points or more

Do you encourage the harvest of does? 67% said Yes

How many does did your club harvest in 2000? 63% harvest no does, 13 clubs harvested 36 does (2.75 avg)

How many acres on your club? The range was from 40 to 1200. Under 100 acres = 29%, 100 to 199 acres = 34%, 200 to 399 acres = 14%, 400 to 799 acres = 14%, 800+ acres = 9%. The average was 325 acres.

How many years have you been a member of the CHL association? The range was from 3-67 years. Average was 44 years. 1 - 5 years = 6%, 6 - 10 years = 3%, 11 - 20 years = 17%, 21 - 30 years = 9%, over 31 years = 66%.

Which best describes your club's usage (please check one or the other): 54% said Seasonal/Mainly Deer Hunting, 46% said Year-Round/Multi-Recreational Usage

What is the biggest deer (rack size) taken from your camp during the 2000 season?

34% reported no bucks taken, 23% said a 4-6 pointer, 40% said a 7-9 pointer, 3% said 10+ pointer

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