Does in the contest
08-21-2008 | 08:02 PM
#11
Boone & Crockett
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From: Hughesville, PA USA
RE: Does in the contest
I'm not a fan of the idea as I haven't been in the past. I know it's good sound management and I'll be doing my part in several units here in PA this year but,
The scores are based on inches, not points. So how do we add doe points to antler inches?
Let's say a team takes does, 10 for 10 guys. That would be 250 additional points or inches for that team. Now let's say 6 of the guys shoot 100" deer. They would have 850"s.
Now, let's say another team shoots 849" of antler on their team but because of tag allowances, laws or herd dynamics don't shoot does.
I don't find it honestly fair that team would get beat in a buck contest to doe numbers.
Again, doe management is good sound practice but I find it difficult to measure does.
The scores are based on inches, not points. So how do we add doe points to antler inches?
Let's say a team takes does, 10 for 10 guys. That would be 250 additional points or inches for that team. Now let's say 6 of the guys shoot 100" deer. They would have 850"s.
Now, let's say another team shoots 849" of antler on their team but because of tag allowances, laws or herd dynamics don't shoot does.
I don't find it honestly fair that team would get beat in a buck contest to doe numbers.
Again, doe management is good sound practice but I find it difficult to measure does.
08-21-2008 | 08:07 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Dover, PA USA
RE: Does in the contest
ORIGINAL: MGH_PA
I second that motion. Add another +25 points for any injuries occured while recovering said deer
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
I would like to see a +25 point rating for any buck killed with traditional gear.
I would like to see a +25 point rating for any buck killed with traditional gear.
08-21-2008 | 08:11 PM
#14
Senior Member
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From: Indiana PA USA
RE: Does in the contest
This would be a good idea for someone like "Buck Magnet" who will most likely kill a doe that will score higher than his entered buck!
Matt shoots one big buck and his already huge head gets that much bigger
08-21-2008 | 08:57 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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From: Iowa (Heartland USA)
RE: Does in the contest
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
I'm not a fan of the idea as I haven't been in the past. I know it's good sound management and I'll be doing my part in several units here in PA this year but,
The scores are based on inches, not points. So how do we add doe points to antler inches?
Let's say a team takes does, 10 for 10 guys. That would be 250 additional points or inches for that team. Now let's say 6 of the guys shoot 100" deer. They would have 850"s.
Now, let's say another team shoots 849" of antler on their team but because of tag allowances, laws or herd dynamics don't shoot does.
I don't find it honestly fair that team would get beat in a buck contest to doe numbers.
Again, doe management is good sound practice but I find it difficult to measure does.
I'm not a fan of the idea as I haven't been in the past. I know it's good sound management and I'll be doing my part in several units here in PA this year but,
The scores are based on inches, not points. So how do we add doe points to antler inches?
Let's say a team takes does, 10 for 10 guys. That would be 250 additional points or inches for that team. Now let's say 6 of the guys shoot 100" deer. They would have 850"s.
Now, let's say another team shoots 849" of antler on their team but because of tag allowances, laws or herd dynamics don't shoot does.
I don't find it honestly fair that team would get beat in a buck contest to doe numbers.
Again, doe management is good sound practice but I find it difficult to measure does.
08-21-2008 | 09:02 PM
#16
Giant Nontypical
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From: North Lima Ohio & Clarion Pa
RE: Does in the contest
I'd only be in favor of it if it was set up that if you took a doe and received 25 points, that is your entry and if you got a buck later, too bad. Then there is no having to go back and add or a team with 10 spikes and 10 does beating out another team that had a couple of bucks.
No Does if ya wanna shoot does go ahead and shoot'em..and then tell us how many you shot. It's just like playing a 7000 yard course from the front tees and telling everyone how ya shot 2 over.
This is a buck contest! It was when ya signed up and it still is ! (is this where I put the smiley so people think I'm jokin???) winky winky
08-21-2008 | 09:12 PM
#18
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Giant Nontypical
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From: SW PA USA
RE: Does in the contest
It seems like the idea is getting a lukewarm reception at best.
If it doesnt have a great deal of support ( and it aint lookin that way) it's probably not worth the extra work for Rob
Besides, he's giving us an awful lot of his time now so I no longer support the idea simply out of respect for hisunselfish efforts here
If it doesnt have a great deal of support ( and it aint lookin that way) it's probably not worth the extra work for Rob
Besides, he's giving us an awful lot of his time now so I no longer support the idea simply out of respect for hisunselfish efforts here
