Sure seems quite around here
07-31-2009 | 07:16 AM
#42
Typical Buck
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Rem, I know what you mean about the bucks being unimpressive despite the pr campaign that pgc puts on.
The hyped up measuring sessions were supposed to yield incredible results. We hadnt had a measuring session in 6 long years they said. We'll have tons of trophies showing up they said. Then you'll see how the plan is really working they said...
Well guess what. The sessions were a big flop and let-down. The top bucks for most regions were pretty lackluster and wouldnt even beget a raised eyebrow in states like Ohio or any other good buck state.
Well, I dont think i need to tell you that "they" said a helluva lot more and hyped up the sessions alot more before the results were had than they did afterwards. LOL
Just read an article in a magazine the other day stating ""Is this Pa's biggest buck of 2008?" The buck was a low 150's think around 153 or so if I remember correctly. Great buck. But Best bow buck in the entire state last year?
What a joke lmao.
The hyped up measuring sessions were supposed to yield incredible results. We hadnt had a measuring session in 6 long years they said. We'll have tons of trophies showing up they said. Then you'll see how the plan is really working they said...
Well guess what. The sessions were a big flop and let-down. The top bucks for most regions were pretty lackluster and wouldnt even beget a raised eyebrow in states like Ohio or any other good buck state.
Well, I dont think i need to tell you that "they" said a helluva lot more and hyped up the sessions alot more before the results were had than they did afterwards. LOL
Just read an article in a magazine the other day stating ""Is this Pa's biggest buck of 2008?" The buck was a low 150's think around 153 or so if I remember correctly. Great buck. But Best bow buck in the entire state last year?
What a joke lmao.
07-31-2009 | 08:21 AM
#43
Fork Horn
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Is this deer found on land open to the public for hunting? I don't think there is much state forest or state game land in Westmoreland county. Is this deer from Westmoreland county?
07-31-2009 | 09:47 AM
#44
Typical Buck
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That's a mighty fine buck regardless of where it is. Anyone that says any different, doesn't even deserve a "seat" at the discussion table.
There are now several bucks close to that feller, up in the area of 3A where I hunt and all are very happy to be seeing them now. Those who have hunted there for about 50 years like I have, are nearly estatic over the current opportunities.
I'd be a pretty happy old buzzard to drop one 'em come fall, too. Might even settle for one half that nice? I'll decide if and when the chance arises.
There are now several bucks close to that feller, up in the area of 3A where I hunt and all are very happy to be seeing them now. Those who have hunted there for about 50 years like I have, are nearly estatic over the current opportunities.
I'd be a pretty happy old buzzard to drop one 'em come fall, too. Might even settle for one half that nice? I'll decide if and when the chance arises.
07-31-2009 | 09:49 AM
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Typical Buck
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From: Westmoreland County PA.
07-31-2009 | 09:49 AM
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"My co worker arrowed one last year that net scored 153 0/8 as a nontypical and 147 3/8 typical. Of course, he didn't bother to have it "officially" scored or entered into the bragging books.."
Yeah, I know what ya mean ss. There will always be those not entered. But thats the case in other states as well. Yet there are still tons and tons entered in those states. Reason is simple. They kill a HELLUVA lot more.
Yeah, I know what ya mean ss. There will always be those not entered. But thats the case in other states as well. Yet there are still tons and tons entered in those states. Reason is simple. They kill a HELLUVA lot more.
07-31-2009 | 09:55 AM
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"I got his picture on August 9th 2008. So he was not done growing. Plus,I've seen bigger! Southwest Pa. has got some big boys"
Yes, but like most other areas, very few. And the majority of those on the restricted sra areas of 2B. Where the plan isnt having effect. Thats also where most of the big buck were coming from BEFORE the plan was put in place. A simple gander at the record book will confirm that very quickly.
BP, I'll wager that buck didnt spend hunting season on that "public land". Not when there are most likely so many better and safer areas in that area.
" know I'm very happy about what I have seen and harvested since Ar's! Do I think some of the areas that I hunt can hold more deer? Absolutely! But, I would trade for two deer like this vs. twenty mediocre bucks running on the same piece of property any day."
So would I bp. Though we lost out in the trade. We gave up the quantity and didnt get the quality as promised. In fact some areas, the quality took a hit thanks to all the hr.
Yes, but like most other areas, very few. And the majority of those on the restricted sra areas of 2B. Where the plan isnt having effect. Thats also where most of the big buck were coming from BEFORE the plan was put in place. A simple gander at the record book will confirm that very quickly.
BP, I'll wager that buck didnt spend hunting season on that "public land". Not when there are most likely so many better and safer areas in that area.
" know I'm very happy about what I have seen and harvested since Ar's! Do I think some of the areas that I hunt can hold more deer? Absolutely! But, I would trade for two deer like this vs. twenty mediocre bucks running on the same piece of property any day."
So would I bp. Though we lost out in the trade. We gave up the quantity and didnt get the quality as promised. In fact some areas, the quality took a hit thanks to all the hr.
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07-31-2009 | 09:56 AM
#48
Giant Nontypical
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"My co worker arrowed one last year that net scored 153 0/8 as a nontypical and 147 3/8 typical. Of course, he didn't bother to have it "officially" scored or entered into the bragging books.."
Yeah, I know what ya mean ss. There will always be those not entered. But thats the case in other states as well. Yet there are still tons and tons entered in those states. Reason is simple. They kill a HELLUVA lot more.
Yeah, I know what ya mean ss. There will always be those not entered. But thats the case in other states as well. Yet there are still tons and tons entered in those states. Reason is simple. They kill a HELLUVA lot more.
I'm sure you have proof to back that up.........don't you???????
07-31-2009 | 10:03 AM
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"Like Corny said. Hunters from Ohio and other big deer states would not raise an eyebrow at that deer. Just another product of Pa.s failed deer program. "
Patsy I dont really think we need some little punk misrepresenting the statements made by others. I said none of the such. That buck wasnt even posted when I made my comment. What I said was fact. The supposed biggest buck in the state last year archery according to the article read, is only equal to DOZENS the same size and larger taken each and every year right next deer in Ohio? and if taken there last year wouldve ranked around 50th or so? LMAO. Anyway thats a very nice buck in the pic....certainly one Id be after, and its far from the norm. There are some few and far between exceptions to the pennsylvania crap quality rule now and there has been since deer seasons were started many many years ago.....We were told tales by a rack waving midget who had dreams of hobblebush and trillium dancing in his head.
Patsy I dont really think we need some little punk misrepresenting the statements made by others. I said none of the such. That buck wasnt even posted when I made my comment. What I said was fact. The supposed biggest buck in the state last year archery according to the article read, is only equal to DOZENS the same size and larger taken each and every year right next deer in Ohio? and if taken there last year wouldve ranked around 50th or so? LMAO. Anyway thats a very nice buck in the pic....certainly one Id be after, and its far from the norm. There are some few and far between exceptions to the pennsylvania crap quality rule now and there has been since deer seasons were started many many years ago.....We were told tales by a rack waving midget who had dreams of hobblebush and trillium dancing in his head.
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