do you shoot button bucks
10-13-2007 | 02:18 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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From: Illinois
RE: do you shoot button bucks
I wouldn't, but that's my opinion and I'd never push it on anyone. I know there are some big bucks in the woods I hunt, and 2 or 3 or 4 years down the road, that button might be as big as any of them. I've hunted these woods for over a dozen years now, so the big trophy I shoot this year very well could be the button I passed up 3 or 4 years ago.
Congrats to your friend for getting his deer.
Congrats to your friend for getting his deer.
10-13-2007 | 03:23 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: MA
RE: do you shoot button bucks
If you want to shoot a BB than feel free especially if it has some significance to you like a first bow deer or something. I would not knowingly shoot onebut I guess I might/would/maybe shoot a fork or a six so I guess hipocracy is all over my shirt.
I like to shoot deer and hunt mostly public land so sightings are not a sure thing never mind shooting opportunities. I do admire those who can practice QDM but I don't think itcould ever work without some sort of antler restrcitions on public land. Treestands are like fruit here....
I like to shoot deer and hunt mostly public land so sightings are not a sure thing never mind shooting opportunities. I do admire those who can practice QDM but I don't think itcould ever work without some sort of antler restrcitions on public land. Treestands are like fruit here....
10-13-2007 | 04:52 PM
#17
Typical Buck
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From: Illinois
RE: do you shot button bucks
As stated above, I have killed a button buck, but I certainly try to avoid shooting them if I can. They do taste good though! Trophies and choices on whether to shoot or not are in the eye of the beholder!
10-13-2007 | 05:51 PM
#18
Giant Nontypical
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From: Indiana (southern)
RE: do you shot button bucks
I dont take them, but i agree with this statement.
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In my eyes, if that's what you want to take, take it. A trophy is what you see worthy in your eyes, not everyone else's. Deer are tough to kill with a bow no matter what. Tell your friend congratulations.
In my eyes, if that's what you want to take, take it. A trophy is what you see worthy in your eyes, not everyone else's. Deer are tough to kill with a bow no matter what. Tell your friend congratulations.
10-13-2007 | 07:01 PM
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RE: do you shot button bucks
You guys don't know how good it is to hear a crowd of people tell others to "hunt your hunt, not mine." It's great to see a group that falls somewhere between "If it's brown it's down" and "If isn't P&Y it shouldn't die."
We all hunt different things for different reasons. I just want thank you all for walking in the hunter's boots and not criticizing the choices he makes.
We all hunt different things for different reasons. I just want thank you all for walking in the hunter's boots and not criticizing the choices he makes.
