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RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
Wow, a lot to chew on in this thread.
I'd go and kill a doe for the guy as he asked, then I'd spend the rest of the time on stand with a camera trying to get some nice shots of deer for my basement. It's not a hunt, but as you said you will get to see and be close to deer that you normally wouldn't have an opportunity to see. That would be cool. Heck, I like to go to the farm by my house and look at Duke, the fenced in buck there and get pictures of him. I love looking at deer, simple as that. I'd like to go see Mt. Rushmore too, but that doesn't mean I'd shoot it, and that's not even behind a high fence.;) |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
Jeff,
As you have stated,you have many things that need to be taken into consideration before you accept or decline this offer, some of which are work related and you will probably need to tread lightly no matter what you decide. Being a small business owner, I can understand and relate to what you have going on, good luck with your choice ifthings align and you are indeed presented with one. That being said, I would probably be as tactfull as possible and politely refuse the offer. For me, hunting is not about the size of the animal taken but the adventure itself. I am looking at this not just from a Whitetail perspective but from an overall hunting perspective that being many different types of game. I simplyprefer to hunt an animal that is as free ranging and"wild"as the situation allows it to be meaning nothing doneby man with the express intent to make hunting that particular animal easier. I know of situations where urban development has done this but again it's a by-product and not done with the intent to make hunting easier. We take what we can and in some areas/states "urban Hunting" is all that is available, I have no problem with that. From what you have posted, it sounds like you have a good thing going where you live. If there comes a time when you feel the need to hunt a 140"+ Whitetails I think there are better options and hunts to go on that will still leave you with a true sence of accomplishment and pride after the shooting is done. Again, Good luck. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
Jeff, I dont understand why you wouldnt go if it interfered with you work in "your woods"? What do you mean by this? do you mean your "Job" that you work or your hunting career. several days that you dont go out isnt going to make that much of a difference. Deer are always in the woods, it's not like they're only going to be there while your gone.
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RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
squirrel:
I NEED to take several (10+) does out of the herd I hunt, this year. If I'm hunting somewehere else.....I'm not doing what I need to do, here. To me....that would be selfish. I hope that makes it clear. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
NEED to take several (10+) does out of the herd I hunt, this year. Sorry, but I think you're lucky. So far, the only places I have lined up to hunt I can take one antlerless deer with a bow. With firearms, no does allowed. I sure wish I was facingthe delimmas of some of you more lucky ones. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
ORIGINAL: BigJ12 Jeff, As you have stated,you have many things that need to be taken into consideration before you accept or decline this offer, some of which are work related and you will probably need to tread lightly no matter what you decide. Being a small business owner, I can understand and relate to what you have going on, good luck with your choice ifthings align and you are indeed presented with one. That being said, I would probably be as tactfull as possible and politely refuse the offer. For me, hunting is not about the size of the animal taken but the adventure itself. I am looking at this not just from a Whitetail perspective but from an overall hunting perspective that being many different types of game. I simplyprefer to hunt an animal that is as free ranging and"wild"as the situation allows it to be meaning nothing doneby man with the express intent to make hunting that particular animal easier. I know of situations where urban development has done this but again it's a by-product and not done with the intent to make hunting easier. We take what we can and in some areas/states "urban Hunting" is all that is available, I have no problem with that. From what you have posted, it sounds like you have a good thing going where you live. If there comes a time when you feel the need to hunt a 140"+ Whitetails I think there are better options and hunts to go on that will still leave you with a true sence of accomplishment and pride after the shooting is done. Again, Good luck. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
ORIGINAL: BigJ12 Jeff, As you have stated,you have many things that need to be taken into consideration before you accept or decline this offer, some of which are work related and you will probably need to tread lightly no matter what you decide. Being a small business owner, I can understand and relate to what you have going on, good luck with your choice ifthings align and you are indeed presented with one. That being said, I would probably be as tactfull as possible and politely refuse the offer. For me, hunting is not about the size of the animal taken but the adventure itself. I am looking at this not just from a Whitetail perspective but from an overall hunting perspective that being many different types of game. I simplyprefer to hunt an animal that is as free ranging and"wild"as the situation allows it to be meaning nothing doneby man with the express intent to make hunting that particular animal easier. I know of situations where urban development has done this but again it's a by-product and not done with the intent to make hunting easier. We take what we can and in some areas/states "urban Hunting" is all that is available, I have no problem with that. From what you have posted, it sounds like you have a good thing going where you live. If there comes a time when you feel the need to hunt a 140"+ Whitetails I think there are better options and hunts to go on that will still leave you with a true sence of accomplishment and pride after the shooting is done. Again, Good luck. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
Again...
I'm not going "to shoot a big deer". I never claimed I'd be proud of taking a doe. I said I "would". It is what it is......and I feel like a broken record having to repeat it. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
This thread is too funny. Realistically speaking, how much land do you hunt? Let's say it's 200 hundred acres and further lets say that there are 100 deer there, now let's look at the possible scenario on this hunt.... What if it's 1000 acres and there are 500 deer in this enclosure and it is fully wooded with the exception of (10) 5 acre food plots, how is it any different than what you are currently hunting?? One of the places I hunt is a 20 acre tract between 2 subdivisions that is completely overrun with deer, I have seen as amany as 28 deer at one sitting, is it less of a hunt than hunting 10,000 acres? You guys need to get off your high horse and look at what the situation is.
Jeff - you and I know each other, if barely, but would it be any different than having 20 does in front of you here or there? Go and see things first, then make your decision. If you ever get the chance to hunt Africa, 75% or better are fenced hunts, plain and simple, does it make the trophy less because it's 10,000 acres fenced? Go and enjoy. Look at bear hunting and baiting. Some of you guys have a big problem with baiting deer but see nothing wrong with baiting bear. Some traditional bow hunters have a problem with compound bow and compound bow hunters have a problem with crossbow hunters...... The list goes on and on. Get off your high horse and realize that as long as it's legal and fits within your OWN moral standards, go for it. |
RE: Just got invited on a "management" hunt.
nc....
Only thing bothering me is having to explain myself OVER and OVER again.....every time someone tells me why I shouldn't be doing what I've already said (time and time again) I'm NOT doing. I wouldn't look at this any differently than I would coming down to your house to slaughter hogs. And yes....if you asked me...I would.....especially if you were gonna give me the meat (to do whatever I deemed appropriate with). I don't think I can (or could have) been ANY clearer on this. Actually....I'm done. |
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