Am I that bad?

Gundeck · 11-21-2008, 11:11 AM

Well, I have yet to bag a deer this season. I have limited hunting time and I usually only hunt on my own property (about 40 acres). I have seen a ton of deer. In each case, they fell into one of three categories 1) outside of my comfort range (> 30 yards), 2) just before sunrise, or 3) just after sunset. In many cases, these deer were seen within 15 minutes of legal shooting time. As you know, nobody hears you shoot a bow. Is it just me? Am I "too legal"? I have taken a lot of crap for passing on the deer I have.

PreacherTony · 11-21-2008, 11:30 AM

Ron .. I actually will pray I o not gt an opportunity to shoot something before sunrise or after sunset .... it is WAYYYYY too tempting .... I know too many guys that will loose an arrow during these ilegal times to hunt .... you are doing the right thing!!

BTW ... those of you that call Ron a wimp, I would like to see you in a steel cage with him .....

Dave_G · 11-21-2008, 11:36 AM

Three words..."Kudos to you".

Cleter · 11-21-2008, 11:46 AM

Definately the right thing. It won't do any good to wound a deer at those times. You won't be sure of your shot and have to live with that sick feeling until who knows when. Kudos!

gutshot · 11-21-2008, 11:57 AM

This is one of the reason that I go in at sunrise and leave at sunset. I don't see any reason to set in my tree if I can'tshoot if the opportunity presents itself.

virginiashadow · 11-21-2008, 12:11 PM

Keep plugging away GunDeck--you will get your shot buddy.

Gundeck · 11-21-2008, 12:18 PM

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ORIGINAL: gutshot

This is one of the reason that I go in at sunrise and leave at sunset. I don't see any reason to set in my tree if I can'tshoot if the opportunity presents itself.

Actually, I really enjoy these times. I love sitting there a half hour after sunset and watching the hay field fill with deer.

Mottz · 11-21-2008, 03:14 PM

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I know too many guys that will loose an arrow during these ilegal times to hunt .... you are doing the right thing!!

I can lose an arrow when its noon!!

Seriously though, I shot a doe a couple years back when it was 1/2 after shooting time. It was overcast so it was still pretty dark. Thought I made a great shot but when I went to do some tracking I bumped her. After many hours of looking I found her and seen I made more of a gut shot. So now I won't shoot until I can truely focus on the spot.

hardcorehunter · 11-21-2008, 03:21 PM

You will get one..hang in there. Try some funnels and a new stand location.

NY/Al · 11-21-2008, 03:28 PM

Karma, your time will come!