Do we really want to hang on to this???
01-17-2002, 02:37 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 1,086
Do we really want to hang on to this???
The hunting tradition. Generally tradional things are good, but sometimes you have to step back, take a look and know when to start something new.
Hunting in PA. 1 million pumpkin impersonators out in search of the ever elusive buck. Not quite elbow to elbow but usually overlapping gun range. You see horns you shoot, and keep shooting so the next guy don't get it.
If a hit deer comes near you, shoot at it, whether you hit it or not, run over and tag it before the next guy does.
By 9:00 if your cold, jump in the truck and ride around all day. See one, jump out and shoot it, before the next guy does.
If you do manage to see a buck and start shooting at him, shoot as many times as possible, that increases your chances of getting him.
Scouting for buck season. Friday after thanksgiving take a little walk so you know how to get to your stand. Might see a buck rub or 2 then you can get excited. Don't worry about feeding/bedding/staging areas. Pick a trail and hope one comes by at something less than mach 3.
If you see a 3 1/4" spike, shoot him. He'll never be any bigger, and besides, the next guy would get him.
These are just some of the "traditional" mentalities here in PA that the PGC is fighting against to do what is going to benefit both the deer and hunters, but they are too close-minded to realize it.
Hunting in PA. 1 million pumpkin impersonators out in search of the ever elusive buck. Not quite elbow to elbow but usually overlapping gun range. You see horns you shoot, and keep shooting so the next guy don't get it.
If a hit deer comes near you, shoot at it, whether you hit it or not, run over and tag it before the next guy does.
By 9:00 if your cold, jump in the truck and ride around all day. See one, jump out and shoot it, before the next guy does.
If you do manage to see a buck and start shooting at him, shoot as many times as possible, that increases your chances of getting him.
Scouting for buck season. Friday after thanksgiving take a little walk so you know how to get to your stand. Might see a buck rub or 2 then you can get excited. Don't worry about feeding/bedding/staging areas. Pick a trail and hope one comes by at something less than mach 3.
If you see a 3 1/4" spike, shoot him. He'll never be any bigger, and besides, the next guy would get him.
These are just some of the "traditional" mentalities here in PA that the PGC is fighting against to do what is going to benefit both the deer and hunters, but they are too close-minded to realize it.
01-17-2002, 06:49 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Indiana PA USA
Posts: 3,656
RE: Do we really want to hang on to this???
O GOD! MORE BASHING OF PENNSYLVANIA! COME ON! Your post name says it all. Do we really want to hang on to this, but I am refering to this ignorant comments that make EVERY Pennsylvania hunter look bad. Like normal, this is more fuel for PETA. "GOOD POST" though. (sarcasim in its greatest form)
Good Luck This Season: Buck Magnet
P.S. Only Chuck Adams can sit at home and see deer so get into the woods. =;^)
Good Luck This Season: Buck Magnet
P.S. Only Chuck Adams can sit at home and see deer so get into the woods. =;^)
01-17-2002, 06:50 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Stanton PA USA
Posts: 2,213
RE: Do we really want to hang on to this???
I would like to think that this is a hunting site where people may express their opinions!
As for my opinion, I think wimp hit the nail on the head. Certainly not all hunters display this behavior, but a large percentage of us do. Anyone who would dispute this fact must hunt in a very remote area that I have never heard of.
As for my opinion, I think wimp hit the nail on the head. Certainly not all hunters display this behavior, but a large percentage of us do. Anyone who would dispute this fact must hunt in a very remote area that I have never heard of.
01-17-2002, 06:55 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kittanning PA USA
Posts: 3
RE: Do we really want to hang on to this???
LLS, I don't belive Wimp is bashing the gun hunters, he's bashing the "first day" in PA. I agree with him 100%, but you know what, I wouldn't miss it for the world. The issue is not gun hunters it's PA. I spent 4 days last week in Dallas on business, found out a few of the guys at the meeting were hunters, one from west Texas, the other from Arkansas. I had pictures of my archery buck(8 point) saved on my laptop. When they both saw the pictures they said, "not to be rude, but we would never shoot that deer." Maybe if we respected the resource, the "first day" would be more enjoyable for all. gibster
01-17-2002, 06:55 PM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Wildwood NJ
Posts: 88
RE: Do we really want to hang on to this???
The mentaility Wimp ahs expressessed is the one that will be successful in killing deer hunting in PA. Its the kind of metality which is leading to antler restrictions.(Which in my opinion are complete and utter horse crap!!!!!) Opinion like these not only fuel the anti's but they also fuel Gary Alts machine that seeks to wreck deer hunting in PA.