Sharpening the indian is just as if not more important than sharpening the knife or broadhead. Be a student of the animals and environments you pursue.
I dont hunt in a CWD area but I also dont make a habit of cutting through the spine or any other bones for that matter. Field quarter and debone the the neck in the field and leave the rest where it falls just like you would with an elk. If you spine shoot one and are concerned about it debone...
We tried that carry lite doe years ago in the river bottoms here and I have never seen a more effective deer repellent. No matter the distance from which they spotted it, stomp, blow and haul ass.
With 180 acres, I would take a long hard look at the surrounding 1500-2000 acres. What is there and what isnt there? Start tweaking habitat to what isnt readily available or is need to improve your 180. And like the others have mentioned, thin the herd.
Truly loving my Stalker ACS longbow. Checked the site and there arent any stock longbows around your budget. There are several recurves between $8-900. Might want to give South a call and and maybe do a test drive to see if it fits you even if you wait a while to order one or watch for a used one.
Same down here. Been super warm, low 80's today, and dry. That front and some rain will definitely be welcomed if we can just not have any tonado's. Calling for high straight line winds and some possible spin ups. Just as soon not have that crap.