I live in Central Wisconsin and Deer Hunting is a National Holiday around here. I heard that 218,000 were taken this past gun season. This does not include numbers from bow-hunters. Our season is from September 15th to the 1st week of January so there is plenty of time for hunting. I garden extensively and raise Chickens. My DH hunts and fishes year round, he takes 3-4 deer every year. Am currently brining some venison for a corned beef dish. My father raises beef cattle. As an extended family unit, we provide for each other. Hunting, fishing and providing for ourselves is a way of life for us!