are kill shots really necessary?
01-22-2003 | 11:30 PM
#31
Typical Buck
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From: Arlington WA USA
RE: are kill shots really necessary?
I always concentrate on the deer's reaction to my shot as much or more than the arrow which I usually have a hard time seeing. That reaction is but one factor in determining where I have hit and how well. Blood color and the way the animal departs are others.
I STRONGLY recommend John Trout Jr.'s book "Finding Wounded Deer". It is a book not just to read but to study. I also have an use his earlier work "Trailing Whitetails." Though I rarely hunt whitetaisl anymore both these books apply nearly 100% to Milies, Blacktails and Elk.
Bowhunter
I STRONGLY recommend John Trout Jr.'s book "Finding Wounded Deer". It is a book not just to read but to study. I also have an use his earlier work "Trailing Whitetails." Though I rarely hunt whitetaisl anymore both these books apply nearly 100% to Milies, Blacktails and Elk.
Bowhunter
01-23-2003 | 02:02 AM
#32
Nontypical Buck
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From: Wisconsin
RE: are kill shots really necessary?
Bogobble , this kinda reminds me of the old debates we used to have with BradRules about why we hunt<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Remember those?
I agree with the video part whole heartedly! The only reason I watch them die when I shoot one is to make sure it dies quick.
>>>---Doug--->
I agree with the video part whole heartedly! The only reason I watch them die when I shoot one is to make sure it dies quick.
>>>---Doug--->
01-23-2003 | 07:09 AM
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Typical Buck
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From: AR USA
RE: are kill shots really necessary?
Bowfanatic- man do i ever! I've never in my life seen a more hard headed man. ( I hope he ain't own here anymore)<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Nick- I agree, this is how a board should be. to be able to
discuss a subject in a civil manner! BTW- I still ain't no hipocrit!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Ward Burton-- Daytona 500 winner--
go Cat-22
Nick- I agree, this is how a board should be. to be able to
discuss a subject in a civil manner! BTW- I still ain't no hipocrit!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Ward Burton-- Daytona 500 winner--
go Cat-22
01-23-2003 | 08:23 PM
#36
Nontypical Buck
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From: cazenovia, NY USA
RE: are kill shots really necessary?
I think the thread remained civil - is because we all deal with death differently, and we know that to be true from real life experiences.
For example - It is impossible to compare kshunter's experience with animal death, with someone who never butchered an animal they raised. I can attest to that experience as well - and usually, that type of experience occur's when we are young - and yes it does change the way people look at death, especially animal death.
Should a death scene be shown on TV, I don't know - I mean when you watch soap operas, and nighttime drama TV, they have no problem enacting death scenes for humans - and few oppose it, usually it raises the ratings. I for one would rather the entire hunt was shown. Its more realistic - and it does bother me when they "pull the camera away" on a Buckmaster's show. It bothers me because it is SOOOOOO OBVIOUS that they do not want too show the death throws of an animal - its almost like there IS something to hide. If I really thought it was in respect for the animal - I wouldn't care - but sadly, I feel it is because the networks, producers - and probably some of the hunter's - are afraid of the perception - even among the hunting public.
For example - It is impossible to compare kshunter's experience with animal death, with someone who never butchered an animal they raised. I can attest to that experience as well - and usually, that type of experience occur's when we are young - and yes it does change the way people look at death, especially animal death.
Should a death scene be shown on TV, I don't know - I mean when you watch soap operas, and nighttime drama TV, they have no problem enacting death scenes for humans - and few oppose it, usually it raises the ratings. I for one would rather the entire hunt was shown. Its more realistic - and it does bother me when they "pull the camera away" on a Buckmaster's show. It bothers me because it is SOOOOOO OBVIOUS that they do not want too show the death throws of an animal - its almost like there IS something to hide. If I really thought it was in respect for the animal - I wouldn't care - but sadly, I feel it is because the networks, producers - and probably some of the hunter's - are afraid of the perception - even among the hunting public.
