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Old 03-14-2004, 07:20 PM
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I caught a while back about the quality of deer. Sorry no deer picks, but you might be able to get permission to hunt here if you see this:

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Old 03-14-2004, 07:28 PM
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Or this maybe a good sign. Look closely for the insulators mounted to the tree and yellow warning sign.

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Here is another:

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Old 03-14-2004, 07:34 PM
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This is the one the has me the most ticked off. This is my property damaged. I over paid for the spruce tree. Some buck destroyed it in a total of two days. Sorry for the poor picture but it was the best I could do:

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Old 03-14-2004, 07:37 PM
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Urban hunting is real and you would be surprised to find out the number of home owners who would let you hunt! Next time you scout go to the suburbs.
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what city do u live by? if its outside of philadelphia i will be there next fall
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Old 03-15-2004, 10:42 AM
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Outside of philly has to be nice. I haven't had much time to scout there but I have seen several neighborhoods that must hold some big deer.

Just because you don't see these electric or tall fences look for other signs. Some associations won't let you put up fences. Remember when your talking to people in these areas, bring up the deer are out of control issue. I can't tell you the number of people who now beg for hunters to come kill the deer. I have had offers to just come and have coffee on the deck and shoot them.
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Old 03-21-2004, 05:34 PM
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Anyone from Birmingham, Al. I just got back from there and they had a local hunt in the big park but not enough deer were killed so they brought in the snipers. Get a map a scout the neighborhoods that back up to this park or the finger of woods connecting this park. Look for these signs and talk with the neighbors. Thats where I would hunt next year.
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I always thought it would be illegal to hunt within city limits..???? Is it not?
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Check your laws a lot of times the bow is the exception. Ask DNR and/or register with DNR. There are variences with distance from houses without permission. Also, city limits ends somewhere.
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