Passing up bucks
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Southampton Pa BUCKS CO
Posts: 2,492
RE: Passing up bucks
ORIGINAL: GregH
If it's legal, it's OK.
You are the one that has to be happy.
There may be some circumstances that may cause this to be wrong such as going against the landowners wishes etc. But you get the idea.
If it's legal, it's OK.
You are the one that has to be happy.
There may be some circumstances that may cause this to be wrong such as going against the landowners wishes etc. But you get the idea.
Hatchet jack
#13
RE: Passing up bucks
Steve,
I don't see anything wrong with that thought process. I've held off of smaller bucks for years, but I'll tell you I still do get VERY tempted!!! If you're happy with the animal you shoot, it's none of mine or anyone else's business unless it's illegal or against a landowner/club's wishes.
Good Hunting,
Doug
I don't see anything wrong with that thought process. I've held off of smaller bucks for years, but I'll tell you I still do get VERY tempted!!! If you're happy with the animal you shoot, it's none of mine or anyone else's business unless it's illegal or against a landowner/club's wishes.
Good Hunting,
Doug
#16
RE: Passing up bucks
Trust me If I shoot any deer (small buck, big buck, fawn, doe) I'll be more then proud, the pics I'll post up will be proof of that!! I was just curious on your thoughts If It's wrong In your eye's to manage one woods but not have a care In the world In another woods, that's all I was asking.
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: West MI
Posts: 408
RE: Passing up bucks
I agree with everyone else. What you decide to legally shoot where and when is your call, assuming there isn't some sort of agreement in place on the property you are hunting. I don't see anything wrong with managing properties differently. All comes down to shooting what makes you happy or fits your goals at that time.
#18
RE: Passing up bucks
ORIGINAL: Schultzy
Trust me If I shoot any deer (small buck, big buck, fawn, doe) I'll be more then proud, the pics I'll post up will be proof of that!! I was just curious on your thoughts If It's wrong In your eye's to manage one woods but not have a care In the world In another woods, that's all I was asking.
Trust me If I shoot any deer (small buck, big buck, fawn, doe) I'll be more then proud, the pics I'll post up will be proof of that!! I was just curious on your thoughts If It's wrong In your eye's to manage one woods but not have a care In the world In another woods, that's all I was asking.
If the other landowner doesn't care about horn management,then why should you?
Manage your land,he will manage his the way he wants.IF,you don't like shooting small bucks,then don't.At that point,this is a very personal thing and should be dealt with as such.
Time comes into play when going somewhere else to hunt.It may not be reasonable to expect a book deer in a week in another area,so,you shoot the best deer you feel you can take in that amount of time and still be happy with the accomplishment.
Greg pretty much nailed it.[8D]
#19
RE: Passing up bucks
I agree...but some public land tracks have size limits. I know not everyone obeys these rules, but if you want to really increase the quality of the population we got to follow size limits. I personally wouldn't shoot a buck that is less than 15" spread. Cuz, hopefully he will be bigger next year. As, far as behind your house, whatever suites your fancy. I would try to use some sort of QDM behind your house, just for fun!
#20
RE: Passing up bucks
This is true,some areas have restrictions.I personally don't mind having a small wildlife area that has a size restriction.You still have the rest of the state to shoot what you want.