Quote Originally Posted by Squire View Post
I have always wondered how it could be beneficial to genetics to kill only the largest breeder bucks in September in the high country well ahead of the rut.

The tri-palm requirement for moose has the potential to remove the tri-palms from the breeding stalk.

A couple of examples of the Law of Unintended Consequences manifesting itself.
Mule deer are a little smarter and a little tougher to get at during pre rut so less likely to all get shot I guess