QDM leaves a bad taste in your mouth
 

This forum is for people who like hunting and want to share stories, pics, tips, etc. It is not intended to be the medium for belittling fellow hunters.
That being said, do not force opinions down other people's throats..... "QDM leaves a bad taste in your mouth". Comments like: I wouldn't have shot that..., etc do not need to be said.
If you practice QDM, kudos to you. If you don't shoot does with fawns....well done. Shooting a suffering animal (even though it is not mature or is thin as a result of injury) is great. However, people's needs and ideals vary, so one must think before they insult someone. If someone posts a picture and a story, it is probably because they are happy/proud of their accomplishment. Do not ruin their day by trying to impose your beliefs upon them.
As hunters, we need to stick together. The antis are out there, just waiting for more "ammunition". I would think that you "veteran hunters" that only shoot trophies would appreciate that everyone has to start somewhere and with each season, people learn and mature.
Over time, if QDM is in fact the best option, we will all evolve to practice it. Until then, people will hunt as the laws allow them to. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. I, for one, do not care to hear it.

P.S. Congratulations to everyone who has harvested a deer this year! Big or small, you have more meat in your freezer than me so far.

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Ditto!

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Good deal... Something similar has to be said just about every year. To give some the benefit of the doubt, I think they are just saying what is on they're mind. They may not know what a rookie (i.e. ME) might think when they're comment about my deer (which I don't have yet) is: "I would have given him another year." or something of that sort.

So if I could add anything to this post it would be don't NOT try and encourage people towards a "better" practice (it's like a "TIP" in some sense). BUT you just have to find out when and what to say. When you see a person's post who wants to show off their deer, IMO, that's a bad time to say that you wouldn't take a deer of that size/age. If someone posts a question about what size of deer you would take that's a PERFECT time to post what you believe about deer size/age harvesting.

Just my $0.02

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Well said Stealthyone, every year we do the same thing we are quick to congradulate early in the season. Heck we are even tolerant of the first few "I wounded one" posts. But as the season moves forward, EVERYTHING becomes fuel for someones fire. I'm somewhat guilty, I have typed many a reply, only to delete them before posting, because even though my viewpoint may be strong, It is just my view point. Rather than argue with someone, for the world to see, i find it better to just move to the next post. We need to stand together in support and education and show those that are not bowhunters that we are a strong family. Sure we may argue with our siblings, but if an outsider comes looking for trouble, we will unite solidly as one.

OK soapbox closed!

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As I see this is a forum for discussion. Some people might not like what I have to say or the questions I pose but they are legitimate. If you don't like what I've got to share you have the ability to block my post by clicking the little green circle right by my user name. Feel free to use it.

If I read a post where someone states they're a meat hunter and passes on three does to shoot a little spike I believe I have every right to question why they would do so. Is it not legal to shoot a doe or do you think an buck is better then a doe because it's a buck. These are legitimate questions, you may not like them but they are legitimate none the less. Maybe the new hunters don't know the benefits of QDM and that thinning doe is more beneficial to the herd then shooting spikes.

It's not my intention to belittle anyone here. In fact I support my fellow bow hunters but trying to censor the opions of the members of this board isn't good for discussion. If you don't want my opinion then block my post. I will continue to air my views as I believe that QDM benefits all hunters, not just trophy hunters.

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And here I thought the idea of the forum was to give individual opinions.

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Honestly there are very few pictures that get posted on this site that excite me. There are alot of pictures of deer that I would never consider shooting because either there to young or there just not big enough. But I understand that what I might consider a "cull" buck might be considered a once in a lifetime buck in other states (that kinda cracks me up) so I try not to degrade the hunter or their "trophy". Most of the time I wont even post a response, I'll just read and look. But there has been a time or two when I just couldnt bite my tongue any longer :) But any way, good hunting to all and good luck.

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Hey now, keep that to yourself. LOL:D:D:D

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Adams, usually your posts are so self congratulatory, that I get little out of them. But this post is very useful, so that's what the green button by your name is for? Thanks I'll try it out!!

As for Bob-Co, I don't know why, but our personalities have clashed since the beginning. I do enjoy his John Kerry swings from side to side so I'll leave him unblocked. I like him he's funny :D:eek::D

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Exactly my point.