Hate the early doe season, especially since you can't shoot a buck even with a bow. Don't understand eliminating the urban zones when that'w where the reduction is needed most.
Agreed. That early season basically eliminates an entire weekend of bow hunting for a buck. Based on the dates I'd say I'll be duck hunting anyway as that's usually when season comes in. But regardless of that, they're taking away opportunities, and also saying that they don't trust hunters (telecheck) by NOT allowing them to kill a buck that weekend.
Eliminating urban zones also signals that they don't care about the growing population in these areas. They'd rather just continue knocking the numbers down elsewhere.
Bottom line is that individual hunters need to be educated and understand the herd for the areas they hunt. If you're in an area where the population has been hit hard, then don't kill 4 deer just because the DNR says you can. Conversely, if you're in an urban area and can use some doe management then wack away.