The Spectator, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
3 hours ago by Rob Hanson
As the 2009 deer season fast approaches, many hunters are again talking about the major backlash the DNR faced after greatly overestimating deer populations last season. Drastic over-hunting through unnecessarily extended seasons and the infamous Earn-A-Buck program in past years led to a 20 percent decline in the overall kill.