I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

I went out tonight for an evening hunt and got out there kinda late. It was around 4:30 before i got in my stand because I helped my buddy find this spot that he had never gone to before. Around 6:30 i get a text saying there are deer in the field to my right. I didnt think much of it because my buddy was a good 150 yards away. Next thing I know I look toward the field and there is this nice 8 pointer 25 yards away. Well, I wasnt patient enough and when i reached for my bow on my left side and swung back around he busted my movement. Him and another small buck took off. The good thing was he didnt smell me, he didnt snort, and he didnt even give me the white flag as he ran away. I am really aggrevated at myself, but i know to be more patient next time. Plus this is the first deer ive seen on this property and it happened to be about a 110" eight pointer. I'm pumped and dissapointed at the same time.

I have to admit it's pretty cool knowing there's a nice buck out there. My buddy's getting a trail cam, and we are going to put it out there soon.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Sounds like agood hunt, bummer about the deer spotting you though. And be careful with that cell phone stuf, it is illegal after all.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

No regs against cell phones or walkie talkies in MO. You'll get him next time fish, I got money on that. I just wish you were on my team.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

not sure why cells or walkeys would be illegal if they are there move

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

I know in Ohio it is illegal to use cell phones or walky talkies to "hunt" deer. IE - sending a text to your buddy that a deer is coming his way.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Well I don't know about y'all..... but I don't think I could throw one hard enough to inflict anything more significant than a surface bruise on a deer....

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Funny :eek: :D

I wasnt aware of MO laws, my bad.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

I did not know there were laws like that. I have NO IDEA whether or not we have a law like that in Oklahoma.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

All kidding aside I have some inlaws that have property in Ohio.... I'm glad you mentioned it. Rebecca and I frequently use walkie talkies with ear pieces when we are turkey, dove and deer hunting... mostly to keep in contact with each other.... text messages too.... but it is good to know that.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

According to the regulations of the ODNR website:

It shall be unlawful to use any device capable of transmitting or receiving a person’s voice to aid in the hunting or taking of deer.

That doesn't mean you cant have them for communicating and/or safety reasons.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Man that is vauge.... must be dang near impossible to enforce.... I guess that law in and of itself is just a deterannt... assuming people want to abide by the laws, having one in place will make most folks conform to them.... those who break the law would probably do it anyway, legal or not, right or wrong.


Anyway... sorry for the hi-jack.... don't get down MightyMite.... far far worse could of happened.... could have made a bad shot or something... at least you got to have an encounter!

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

it doesnt say anything about texting tho!;)

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Even if it was illegal it didnt help at all because it only said "deer in field" and i couldn't even see the field from where i was and the field is like 200 yards long. That could have been anywhere.[&:]

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

double post

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Not really illegal in WI:

Hunters may not use cellular phones, special free radio communications or other

mechanical or electronic amplifying devices, (except hearing aids) to get someone

to tag a deer. It is legal to use electronic devices for reasons other than getting

someone to tag a deer

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

how is calling your buddy and saying there are some deer in a field getting someone to tag a deer. that wording is stupied seems like getting someone to tag a deer would be hey come shot this deer. or hey i shot a deer come tag it. not hey i saw some deer. you might call the local co and ask

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

Same here in Pa. They can't be used to notify others of the movement of deer.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

So what alot of you are sayin is that if you were hunting with a family member or good friend who has never shot a deer, or has for that sake, that you would not notify them by walkie talkie if possible about a deer coming his or her direction? Can't say I know anyone who wouldn't, regardless of what they may say.

RE: I had an 8 pointer at 25 yards and blew it.
 

not sure how they would proof it