RE: Do you hunt with a gun during bow season?
Poaching has been a problem here in Missouri but not as bad as it used to be years ago.We have the call-in Telecheck system and it has worked really good around here.When someone calls in and reports they shot a Doe orsay a 8 Point Buckand there is point restrictions in that area they have had Game Wardens go and check out to see if the Hunter is telling the truth or they have gone to the local MeatProcessor's and verify the deer the individuaul has harvested.Last year after Rifle Deer Seasonsomeone was shooting deer at night in our Eastern County and taking only their Racks...they ended up catching 2 guys that were caught riding around late at night with a spot light and a rifle.Not sure if they confessed to killingthe Bucks but I'm sure they were fined severly and will be watched for many years to come.