*** to thin out the deer population....and its not just Virginia***
Fifty five years ago it was very rare to see a deer in NW Arkansas. I saw my first deer here in 1971. Today they are everywhere!
We saw a herd of over seventeen near here not long ago and I have seen fourteen in my pasture at one time. I see deer almost every day. Last night there were three in back of my chicken pen.
I could limit out if I wanted to by opening my back window and shooting from the warmth of my den, then make the wife go get them! ;-D
Sounds like you've discovered how to have a truly successful marriage... /g