shootin does
 

does anyone know the theory behind why people dont like to shoot does???
i got permission to hunt on this nice piece of land but the landowner doesnt want any does taking off the land and i have heard this before about guys not taking does.

RE: shootin does
 

The only reason that I can think of is, he wants more deer on his property in the future.

RE: shootin does
 

and misinformed about herd management....




B

RE: shootin does
 

lots of old timers think that if you shoot does you ruin your chances of killing a buck and you hurt the heard population. and in some places that have very low deer populations this may be true to a point. but most places that have low deer populations dont allow doe shooting by law. but as the deer heards in every state have increased to record proportions it is now a valuable tool in maintaining a healthy heard as well as the lower the ratio between doe and buck the more likely we are to see and take bucks. and bigger bucks as well.

RE: shootin does
 

Early in the season, cull the does. The bucks aren't chasing them and it is a good time to cull them.
Just prior to the rut, stop shooting them and wait for the buck to follow.
That is how I do it anyhow.
R
Hank

RE: shootin does
 

I do the same as ahankster does.

RE: shootin does
 

I take them early as well

RE: shootin does
 

Buy your own land and kill them all you want.

RE: shootin does
 

that's exactly what i'm going to do. unless i get my only buck in ky then i'll start taking does in the rut...

RE: shootin does
 

In mississippi we can take 5 does and 3 bucks with a bow. So i try and kill every doe i can, where i hunt we have an 11 to 1 doe/buck ratio.