Actually in many areas they already do--most of the western states do not allow hunting or at least the main season during the mule deer rut..unfortunately, Montana is not one of those states...

Same holds true for elk..at least here in Montana, only bow season is open with the exception of a few areas during the rut for elk..Antelope, the rut here is long over when season starts...

(quote) Trophy hunting is the solution, not the problem.

Cooch--thank you for the excellent info---and agree totally, trophy hunting is NOT the problem..

Ripp