Rifle temptation
 

Last weekend, I let the hype get the best of me. Our rut in LA is just about full chase mode, and an exceptional buck had been spotted near the stand a couple of days earlier.....Icouldn't stand it. Strapped on the rifle, climbed the tree, andhung it next to the bow, just in case - if the man came out just out of range, I have a backup. Anyone else give in to the temptation, at least during the rut?

Funny thing is a healthy 3 pt comes down the trail and stops broadside 20 yds. - I've got enough weapons to take down an elephant and this guy gets to walk.

RE: Rifle temptation
 

Not where I live, it's bow season. Rifle doesn't start until the 15 of november. And here I wouldn't bother with a bow then because it's like WWIII. Unless you own large piece of land that doesn't have much pressure.

Paul

RE: Rifle temptation
 

Ive double seasoned it many times.

RE: Rifle temptation
 

We aren't allowed to carry firearms and bows at the same time , but I see nothing wrong with it .

RE: Rifle temptation
 

I can't even see a deer in rifle range.
I am gonna stick with the bow though.

RE: Rifle temptation
 

Yeah I know the feeling. Just curious but where you from in La?

RE: Rifle temptation
 

monroe - and you?

RE: Rifle temptation
 

winnsboro.

RE: Rifle temptation
 

I do a management hunt in S.D. every year. I get two archery tags and Two Muzzle loader tags. I sit in the stand with both weapons. If I can get a deer wtihing 30 yards, I'll use the bow, 30 - 75, BOOM! S.D. has no restrictions as long as you carry the proper tags with you.

If I use up one type of tag before the other, I abondon using the other weapon.

RE: Rifle temptation
 

I just wonder which weapon you choose when the 150 class buck steps out at 25 yards? 160 class, 180 class?