Darn right I'm trying to raise some eyebrows!
Let's not just compare it to running a red light (which by the way , when running a red , your putting someone elses life in danger) lets compare it to driving under the influence. I'd bet just about everyone here has gotten behind the wheel after having a few drinks<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> Well , guess what , it's not only illegal but it's probably the most irresponsible unethical thing someone can do. Did I get your attention? GOOD! It's funny how some will frown on others and say "even if it was my buddy , I'd turn him in" for shooting an animal , but you wouldn't bat an eye to jump behind the wheel of a car after a few drinks<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle> Yeah , I know , I'm gonna get replies now from those who will say they NEVER drive , even after three drinks. If your being honest , then KUDOS to you , this thread is about honesty afterall.
Let me clarify something here. This thread was about hunting in a state where you could shoot a deer every day. I answered honestly , what I would do if I were in that position. In my state , it never could have happened. We have to tag the animal before even field dressing it , so on my way back to the truck , not only would my weapon have been unloaded , but my tag would have already been filled and I'm sure as heck not gonna shoot "the buck of a lifetime" for someone elses tag.
Lets talk a little more about "bending" the rules. Game regulations also state what time hunting hours begin and end and in most states your weapon must be cased anytime in between open hours. When closing time is 6:29 pm , I'll bet ya'll check your watch and climb down from your stand at 6:29 pm , right? Here's my
honest answer , I climb down when I cant see thru my peep good enough to feel 100% sure I can put my arrow where I want , which normally is a good 15 - 30 minutes beyond regulations and I personally dont know a bowhunter who doesn't do the same.
BTW , I cant stand poachers either! If I get labeled a poacher here for giving an honest answer to the above scenario , I'll get over it , but some of you fellas better take a hard look in the mirror before slapping a label on anybody.
"Nocked,cocked & ready to rock"