MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 23, 2022
The new antlerless deer permit (ADP) system has created confusion among hunters. Traditionally, a lot of hunters would hunt for a buck, but if the season was winding down with no success, they still had their ADP to fall back on. Unfortunately for many, the decision to use it often came too late and they ended up with nothing. There are some sound reasons why filling that ADP early might be a better option. First, there are more deer out there, making the odds of encountering one better. Second, putting meat in the freezer takes the pressure off. Fortunately, there’s no wrong answer. ~ Bob Humphrey