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Show &3A SfcHsas Oiy A question frequently asked by hunters who have been stopped at one of the Division of Wildlife Resources check stations is "Why?" Why the check station? THE ANSWER is simple, but its ramifications are complex. Primarily the check station allows Division biologists and conservation officers to develop a continuing con-tinuing profile of the deer herd population within the state. By extracting teeth from deer that have been harvested, har-vested, biologists can determine an age composition of the animals, as well as a general health profile for the herd. With all data accumulated. Division personnel are better able to project deer harvest trends and develop better game management techniques. In the long run, the check station works to the sportsman's advantage. |