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RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA Already a thread on a very similar topic, but...to add in what has been said. I don't agree with someone looking down on those who aren't trophy hunters, nor do I agree with those who shoot smaller bucks criticizing those who choose to "trophy" hunt. It's all about personal preference. As for shooting a smaller buck over a nice doe to get the same amount of meat, as a rule that may be true, but all of my does have weighed at least 120lbs...most 1.5yr-2.5 yr olds in my area don't weight out much more than 175 max (granted there are those that weigh much more I'm sure, but the ones we've taken on our property and at our camp didn't). Sure you get more meat, but depending on the time of year, it won't always be the same tasting. A buck shot in full rut (from my experience) tends to be tougher meat, and not as naturally tastey (requires more marinade:D). But, again personal preference...heck some guys think bear meat tastes good[:'(] |
RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
Bowhunting is or at least should be a personal sport. You should set your own goals whatever they are and be content with them. My goals have changed through the years. The worst thing I hate to see is someone ridicule someone for what they have killed and are proud off. It won't happen here! You'll always get a handshake from me when you take any animal with a Bow. Dan |
RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
ORIGINAL: davidmil Bowhunting is or at least should be a personal sport. You should set your own goals whatever they are and be content with them. My goals have changed through the years. The worst thing I hate to see is someone ridicule someone for what they have killed and are proud off. It won't happen here! You'll always get a handshake from me when you take any animal with a Bow. Dan There are knuckleheads on both sides of the "what to shoot" deal, ignore them and have fun. Remember Hunting is suppose to be FUN:D |
RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
If you take the Fun out. What's Left?
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RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
It's all subjective anyway. Depending on what part of the country you live in (oh no, the location debate!) a trophy where I hunt is a small non-trophy where others hunt. Where I hunt I would be all for antler restrictions BECAUSE OF the super abundance of deer, especialy does. In my eyes, if I'm going to shoot a small buck, I might as well be part of the solution and shoot a doe instead. I personally have no reason to shoot something that's not bigger than what I have on my wall already. What's the point, just to say I shot a buck? Did it prove I was a great hunter just 'cause it had some piece of antler on its head? JMO. Ya gotta do what's best for you, no one can tell you different.
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RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
ORIGINAL: xXxrory7xXx ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA Already a thread on a very similar topic, but...to add in what has been said. I don't agree with someone looking down on those who aren't trophy hunters, nor do I agree with those who shoot smaller bucks criticizing those who choose to "trophy" hunt. It's all about personal preference. As for shooting a smaller buck over a nice doe to get the same amount of meat, as a rule that may be true, but all of my does have weighed at least 120lbs...most 1.5yr-2.5 yr olds in my area don't weight out much more than 175 max (granted there are those that weigh much more I'm sure, but the ones we've taken on our property and at our camp didn't). Sure you get more meat, but depending on the time of year, it won't always be the same tasting. A buck shot in full rut (from my experience) tends to be tougher meat, and not as naturally tastey (requires more marinade:D). But, again personal preference...heck some guys think bear meat tastes good[:'(] |
RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
Me too. I love black bear meat. I have heard that fish eating bears in alaska dont taste particularly well in the fall when they are gorging on salmon, but cant verify that.
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RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
ORIGINAL: Germ ORIGINAL: davidmil Bowhunting is or at least should be a personal sport. You should set your own goals whatever they are and be content with them. My goals have changed through the years. The worst thing I hate to see is someone ridicule someone for what they have killed and are proud off. It won't happen here! You'll always get a handshake from me when you take any animal with a Bow. Dan There are knuckleheads on both sides of the "what to shoot" deal, ignore them and have fun. Remember Hunting is suppose to be FUN:D |
RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
At some point you'll probably grow out of it.
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RE: Question for "mature buck" advocates
My feelings on antler restrictions: It is great idea!!!! It might take a year or two but after that we will havejust as many legal bucks as before and they will be bigger. Everyone wins!When a "meat" hunter kills a bigger buck he gets more meat.
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