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09-06-2008 | 07:27 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
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From: Hughesville, PA
RE: Is this so bad?
I think this is where "two wrongs don't make a right." You friend should have spent his time watching the "known" poachers, instead of joining them. IMO that's not fair chase.
09-06-2008 | 07:29 AM
#5
Typical Buck
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From: Northwoods of WI
RE: Is this so bad?
Put it this way, you now know three poachers. Is this so bad? Of course it is. Until the "poachers" shot the deer it wasnt poached. There for the only poacher is your friend. WOW
09-06-2008 | 07:33 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
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From: Hughesville, PA
RE: Is this so bad?
Say that deer reacted strongly to any sort of pressure. The first day when we all march into the woods, I am sure there are some deer that head for unfamiliar hills at least for a while. That's why its not far chase.
Where your friend made his first mistake was thinking that he owned or deserved that deer. It was no more his than the poachers.
Where your friend made his first mistake was thinking that he owned or deserved that deer. It was no more his than the poachers.
09-06-2008 | 07:33 AM
#8
Joined: May 2008
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From: North Dakota
RE: Is this so bad?
Is this so bad? ABSOLUTELY!!!! Your friend showed he is a poacher himself. Hunting is not about killing a big buck, it's about the experiences we have. Poaching is about the kill/trophy. I would have a hard time sharing a cold beverage with that friend.
-Schism
-Schism
09-06-2008 | 07:36 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
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From: Hughesville, PA
RE: Is this so bad?
ORIGINAL: steelslinger
Know a friend that watched a buck all summer. About two weeks before season, noticed two guys (known poachers and tresspassers) watching this buck from the road. Saw them a couple of times over the next week so decided to go get the buck before they decided to do something stupid. Four days before season started he went and got the buck. Went to his stand and made a perfect shot at 30 yards. I didn't disagree with his decision. I know the guys that were watching the deer and they will use rifles during bow. Since it was his place exclusively and he took it fair chase I couldn't say anything bad to him about it.
Know a friend that watched a buck all summer. About two weeks before season, noticed two guys (known poachers and tresspassers) watching this buck from the road. Saw them a couple of times over the next week so decided to go get the buck before they decided to do something stupid. Four days before season started he went and got the buck. Went to his stand and made a perfect shot at 30 yards. I didn't disagree with his decision. I know the guys that were watching the deer and they will use rifles during bow. Since it was his place exclusively and he took it fair chase I couldn't say anything bad to him about it.
2. You need a new dictionary.