RE: shooting bedded deer
 

I really never understood any ethical debate regarding shooting a bedded deer. Seems nothing like ground swatting or shooting a roosted bird.

RE: shooting bedded deer
 

if its legal, yes I would.

-Travis-

RE: shooting bedded deer
 

I think the only rule is dont shoot them when they are taking refuge in water. I dont have a problem with shooting a bedded deer. Just make sure the angle and shot placement is right.

RE: shooting bedded deer
 

I agree. This is the only problem that I have with a bedded deer. Most of the time it's just a poor shot with bow.

RE: shooting bedded deer
 

I admire you guys who can close enough to a bedded deer with a bow and not get busted, that takes more skill than I have...[:o]

RE: shooting bedded deer
 

There is no ethical issue with shooting a bedded deer whatsoever! Ib bird hunting a roosting bird or a duck on the water, yes, thats not sporting! The "sport" of deer hunting is either getting close without being spotted, (which if its bedded, you've obviously done!) Or shooting a calm animal! Unless you are just one of the really good shooters, shooting a running deer would be much more of an ethical question than shooting a bedded deer. Also, what would be more unethical, shooting a bedded deer, or trying to make a super long shot? Not that long shots are unethical either!

RE: shooting bedded deer
 

I would, it takes a lot of talent to sneak up on most whitetails so reward yourself.

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I really dont even understand how this is debatable. Its a mute point to me. I will shoot every beeded deer I see. And in terms of legality, Is there a law against it?

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I know guys who carry a bow or cross bow on tractors during harvest season in Ohio. It is legal to shoot a deer from farm implements and sometimes you will see a big buck standing guard over a doe or bed down along fence rows. they will not spook because they are used to farm machinery and you can get within a few feet and get a shot. it's legal so why not? i would if the circumstances were right and had a shot at a huge buck. [/align]

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Just yesterday i snuck up on a cat with my .22, he wasnt even sleepin, just resting his eyes. I poked that cat with the butt of the gun and that thing made a noise like i've never heard!:D

I would deffinately shoot a beded deer