RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
 

I'm not trying to justify James' comment, because it was out of line IMO, but I do see what he is talking about all over PA as well.

We travel from camp to camp talking to the other guys that hunt around us and ask what they've been seeing and they'll say things like, "We've seen a few little ones, but nothing for the wall." "There are no big bucks in this area." "All we see are mountain deer." Blah, blah, blah.

Then when we go back to their camp in the evening of opening day we'd see a spiker or a forkie and even with ARs a little 1.5 year old basket six. That's fine, but don't say there are no big bucks around if you're not willing to let them get big. I've eaten my share of tags, and I'll continue to do so. That's my choice, but I also reserve the right to be a little pissed if someone is complaining about not seeing any big deer, but continues to shoot little ones.

I won't even get started on the guys that have 2 or 3 licenses. If I could prove it happened they'd get turned in.

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I know that there are a lot of hunters out there that feel the same way I do, but I'm not afraid to say it. I might offend a few in the process, but that's fine by me.

Tony, I see you're from New York. Here's a paragraph from the New York Game and Fish Website:

For the rest of the article go to: http://www.newyorkgameandfish.com/hunting/whitetail-deer-hunting/NY_1106_01/#cont

The information is a year old, and is records from the 2005 season. Since it appears that you would rather complain about how your state doesn't have any big, mature bucks I've started your legwork for you. Check out Steuben County if you are looking to shoot a mature buck. There was a 200" plus buck shot there in 2005.


Photo courtesy of Rex Taft

For more information on possibly what areas to focus on when targeting mature bucks in the state of New York I would suggest purchasing a copy of the latest New York State Big Buck Club Entries. http://www.nys-big-buck.org/index.htm

Lace up your boots and start shed hunting. Start scouting for next season now, and you'll have a nice jump start on the rest of the competition. You never know what might be just around the next corner.

RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
 

This is all I got to say........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMsnqQHOwFg

RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
 

I know wives in MI who have shot more deer than half the members here:D

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I'm telling you she most certainly is, and she is also a shining example that our future isn't so bleak. It's also great to see that she is taking full advantage of her education. Refreshing to say the least to see someone so youngbe soarticulate, concise and engaging. We need more of thisfrom our youth!

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No kidding, and somehow they managed to do it while they were at the mall.;)

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John:

Just today....on THIS thread.....the poster formerly known as BagerGirl also posted under the name of pigdog.

So....which is it?:D

RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
 

BigJ71 is absolutely spot on in his assessment of Badger Girl93.

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I happen to share a computer with several family members. One of them was logged on and I didn't notice. Get a grip people.

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Maybe a roommate, family member etc?

Let's ask her. Badger Girl93, who is pig dog 02?