all or nothing?
03-21-2008 | 04:57 PM
#21
Nontypical Buck
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From: Virginia
RE: all or nothing?
ORIGINAL: PreacherTony
Ditto
ORIGINAL: LittleChief
I'd definitely go for a decent buck every year over waiting for a monster. A "trophy rack" just isn't what I'm in it for. No disrespect at all intended towards those of you who go that route.
I'd definitely go for a decent buck every year over waiting for a monster. A "trophy rack" just isn't what I'm in it for. No disrespect at all intended towards those of you who go that route.
03-21-2008 | 04:59 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
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From: Southampton Pa BUCKS CO
RE: all or nothing?
I hold out for a Big one now. Shot lots of 4,6, and one nice 10 point. I do shoot my share of sweet meat doe's . I'll say it feels good to let the small ones walk. Most of them small bucks are so dumb they make me laughout of mytreestand
Hatchet Jack
Hatchet Jack
03-21-2008 | 05:02 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
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From: Wisconsin
RE: all or nothing?
Again, it depends on the definition of a "monster". I will gladly pass up 140"s and 150"s for the opportunity at a 200". 200" deer are a rare breed. But, I am not going to pass up an opportunity on a 150" buck unless I have pictures of have sighted a deer that pushes or exceeds the 200" mark. In general, I have a lot more respect for the guy who has dozens of trophy class deer under his belt, than the guy who has one 200" buck on the wall.
03-21-2008 | 05:08 PM
#24
Nontypical Buck
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From: Southern Illinois
RE: all or nothing?
I would prefer to wait myself, you can always release arrows on does. I did not kill a buck in the 05 or 06 seasons, 07 I got to put one in the back of the truck. 05 and 06 maybe not have produced a monster buck for me, but plenty of does and good times were still had.
03-21-2008 | 05:12 PM
#25
Giant Nontypical
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: all or nothing?
I'd be happy with a P&Y 3 of every 4 years.
Lots to consider here. While I'm not going to shoot young bucksjust to say that I got a buck, I would not be content hunting bucks of such a caliber that the success was that far between.
Lots to consider here. While I'm not going to shoot young bucksjust to say that I got a buck, I would not be content hunting bucks of such a caliber that the success was that far between.
03-21-2008 | 06:52 PM
#26
Fork Horn
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From: Central Iowa
RE: all or nothing?
It is exciting shooting a big deer. I am fortunate enough to hunt in an area that is trying to reduce the deer population so I can shoot a fawn or a doe and not have to wait years between deer. (I have not filled my antler tag for three years) I do pass on small bucks but I don't study them to the point of being able to tell how big a buck is. If it looks big to me, then it will go down if my shooting is good.
I have shot two big bucks, a 136 & 146, and they were four years apart. The 2008 season shoul be another good one if the trend continues.
Most every one in our group has now shot at least a nice buck. I'm going to put pressure on the rest of the party to shoot more does and let smallish bucks walk. We all will get a shot at larger bucks if we all do this. It is possible to have an area where you could shoot a big deer every year if only the little ones were allowed to grow.
Bob
I have shot two big bucks, a 136 & 146, and they were four years apart. The 2008 season shoul be another good one if the trend continues.
Most every one in our group has now shot at least a nice buck. I'm going to put pressure on the rest of the party to shoot more does and let smallish bucks walk. We all will get a shot at larger bucks if we all do this. It is possible to have an area where you could shoot a big deer every year if only the little ones were allowed to grow.
Bob
03-21-2008 | 07:36 PM
#28
Giant Nontypical
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From: Indiana (southern)
RE: all or nothing?
Id be fine with a monster every few years or so, i have taken my share of smaller bucks. I get my fix tacking Does out and i dont mind tag soup every so often, i just enjoy being out there anymore and seeing my sons do good.
