The rut was probably at its peak. They were all looking for does and trying to compete. They were easily shot. Their minds were focused on breeding and they got careless. In Nebraska, it is believed, we kill too many bucks.
None get a chance to get old.
Normally, we see 20 does to one buck. Kansas and Nebraska manage deer differently. Our hunters like to hunt trophy bucks. We have a good reputation of having trophy bucks. Nebraska Big Game Specialist, Karl Menzel of Bassett, indicates that Nebraska deer hunters want something more than is offered.