let a forkhorn pass today,proud of myself
10-29-2002 | 05:05 PM
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From: Argyle New York USA
RE: let a forkhorn pass today,proud of myself
I have to say my hat is off to you. Many do not think about the future bucks when they have one in front of them. We have that problem in my area of New York that I hunt.
10-29-2002 | 05:34 PM
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From: Deepwoods Treestand WI
RE: let a forkhorn pass today,proud of myself
Good Job!
The more you let go the easier it is. I've passed 5 bucks in the past 2 nights (gotta be a trophy, lets me go out more and enjoy the hunt). It gives you a good feeling to let them go and just watch
The more you let go the easier it is. I've passed 5 bucks in the past 2 nights (gotta be a trophy, lets me go out more and enjoy the hunt). It gives you a good feeling to let them go and just watch
10-31-2002 | 08:25 AM
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From: Shenendoah IA USA
RE: let a forkhorn pass today,proud of myself
Our season is a month old tomorrow here in IA. I've let 7 bucks walk so far because I know there is a beheameth living in that area. Everything from spike to a couple 10's. After seeing that monster I'm having a hard time deciding TOO shoot another deer. Opososite problem but same result.
THWACK!
THWACK!
10-31-2002 | 08:46 AM
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RE: let a forkhorn pass today,proud of myself
Well my area of WI is earn a buck this year. All season I had bucks around but few does. Mostly does with fawns and I wanted a dry doe. Two weeks ago I got a nice 1-1/2 year old doe (dry) and was ready for my buck. Well I have had 7 bucks since the season started in my bow range and I have ranked them in order of what I would shoot. #1 is a 19" spread 7 pointer, #2 is a 8 pointer about 16" and #3 was a 8 pointer about 12-14" not sure. Last weekend #3 shows up, I had many shots but held out, I told myself I should shoot him but I did not. Afterwards I did not know if I should regret not shooting or not. I was kind of holding out for #1 or #2. That kind of over confidence will probably kick me in the butt but I had this voice telling me to wait. I will be out this weekend and I don't know what I will do till something happens but at least I know he is still there. That's what you have when you let one walk, the knowledge that you did not take a animal out of the herd. Perhaps I will get lucky and get a shot at one of my top two. If I see #3 again I might take him, I guess it depends on the time of day and temp plus what ever might be on my mind at the time. This is my land so I hope to influence the herd in a positive way, I don't want to shoot young deer or there won't be a top two in the future.
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
10-31-2002 | 09:23 AM
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From: Earth City MO USA
RE: let a forkhorn pass today,proud of myself
I let an 8pt walk. His spread was about 1" inside his ears on each side. Sort of tall, probably average. Had him at 9 step broadside. I let him walk. Was tough, he would have been the biggest buck I had ever gotten. But my goal is a deer with a spread out past the ears. After that I will go bigger yet, but for now thats what I want. It was tough, and I think this buck may get taken anyway, but at least I am doing my part.
--Jim
--Jim
