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MossyBingo 01-25-2005 05:51 PM

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ORIGINAL: cuernos1



Many PA hunters who complain need to pay a few dollars and experience other states. Once one has had the opportunity to see how a program like Alt's works in other areas the whining will cease... So far, I have had the great fortune to hunt GA, AL, NC,OH, PA, MO, UT, WY, and CA. After going to all these places I learned that we in PA were way backwards in our overall approach to hunting and game management.

You failed to mention WEST VIRGINIA. What do you think about there rules and regulations and the slaughtering of does within their state? How about the 9-10 deer allowed by their DNR?

bowhunt05 01-25-2005 05:59 PM

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thankyou muzzyman
You see the point.

Sorry mossy i dont follow wv to much i hear they have a bad system there
thou

ARROWCHUCKER 01-25-2005 06:29 PM

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Can somebody tell me what the percentage of archers to gun hunters there is, I'd really like to know. I personally try tagging a doe 1st because I could then be a little more selective on my buck. But let me ask you this, if they reduce the numbers of doe tags handed out, and I'm not one of the fortunate few to be drawn, does that mean I can't hunt archery that year????? Or do archers get 1st crack at doe tags?? How do you think that will fly with "Just gun hunters"?

I know there are many reasons a lot of people don't bow hunt, but if we're taking a lot of the "good" bucks, why not take up archery? The weather is better, you see deer in their natural element, and usually the rut starts right about the last week or so of archery season. Not to mention, a little more skill is involved (and luck).

If I'm guaranteed a doe tag, I would be more than happy to tag a doe 1st. RIGHTTTTTTT!!!!!! Like that will happen.

And Muzzyman, I can appreciate you guys who trophy hunt, but I truly love the taste of venison.But am I gonna shoot an 80 pound doe just for the sake of filling the freezer, or tagging it so I can shoot my buck, nada. Besides, how much meat can an 80 pounder give ya, 20 pounds of sausage, that's what.:D

muzzyman88 01-25-2005 06:54 PM

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And there you have it arrowchucker. To each their own.;) I didn't say there was anything wrong with hunters who like the taste of venison. I like it too, and a nice big does usually tasts better anyway. I'll take my doe, no problem. I just like the thrill and challenge of trying to get close to a mature whitetail with a bow.

ARROWCHUCKER 01-25-2005 07:08 PM

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Nor did I take offense

bowhunt05 01-27-2005 02:57 AM

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deer meat good fillmy tummy

PABowhntr 01-27-2005 07:25 AM

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Just out of curiousity, is there anyone else who would be totally happy with just having one doe tag and a buck tag?

As for the original intent of this post, I must agree somewhat. I do not understand why archers are targeted for loss of priveleges when we are repeatedly told that we do not drastically impact the number of deer taken. If too many deer are being taken then it would seem logical to reduce either the number of doe tags issued or shorten the rifle season for does.

Pat_Ely 01-27-2005 09:05 AM

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My opinion is no matter whether you shorten gun season or make the archers take a doe first, AR's aren't going to work. The only way you can make AR's work and grow trophy bucks and it didn't seem to matter how many doe there were in the other states that I have hunted, is to restrict the size in inches. e.g. you're not allowed to shoot a buck under 115".

muzzyman88 01-27-2005 11:19 AM

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On Frank's question. I would be more than happy with one doe and one buck tag. I just don't understand why some feel the need to purchase and kill as many deer as they get licenses for. I don't know too many people these days that really "need" the meat.

Pa Trophy Man 01-27-2005 01:38 PM

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Frank, i for one with be perfectly happy with one doe tag and one buck tag.


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