Real Deer Hunting??????
09-30-2007, 05:44 AM
#51
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
ORIGINAL: mohunter82
This is another one of those age old questions that will probably never have a right or wrong answer. Only an opinion. I've shot small bucks when i was younger. But then i matured in my experience and let a 130" 8 pointer walk last year. I didn't care if i killed him or not. as a matter of fact i didn't even kill one last year.
This is another one of those age old questions that will probably never have a right or wrong answer. Only an opinion. I've shot small bucks when i was younger. But then i matured in my experience and let a 130" 8 pointer walk last year. I didn't care if i killed him or not. as a matter of fact i didn't even kill one last year.
09-30-2007, 06:19 AM
#52
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
They hope in increase there ratings by showing us just how GREAT of hunters they are. A 130 is a Great trophy to us who have to work 5 days a week and love our families. Put meat on the table and enjoy ALL hunts.
09-30-2007, 06:49 AM
#53
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 366
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
I get that same rush just having them walk under me regardless of size. I don't need to draw to get that rush, I also feel good about letting immature bucks walk. More of a I could have had you feeling. Archery season is so long there is no need to get antsy and draw on the first set of bones you see. Let em grow. Shoot a doe for the dinner table.
10-01-2007, 07:19 AM
#55
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 411
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
If you don't have a 130 class buck on the wall, then you will probably consider that a trophy. When you have half a dozen of them on the wall you might consider something a bit bigger as your goal. Maybe not.
As another example, I happen to have a mule deer on the wall that goes 221 7/8, and is 36" wide. If I held out for a bigger one, I might never shoot another mule deer in my life. I would be plum glad to shoot a mid 160's to mid 170's buck as long as he had features which would justify mounting him, however I do look for somewhat bigger stuff. I just won't pass up a good thing though.
I have to admit, my idea of what a trophy is has certainly changed as I have gotten older. I can shoot does for meat, but I'd rather eat a buck tag as shoot something with future potential. I didn't used to think that way. I like to tell opinionated folks, "give it five years and let's see if you tell me the same thing you did today."
As another example, I happen to have a mule deer on the wall that goes 221 7/8, and is 36" wide. If I held out for a bigger one, I might never shoot another mule deer in my life. I would be plum glad to shoot a mid 160's to mid 170's buck as long as he had features which would justify mounting him, however I do look for somewhat bigger stuff. I just won't pass up a good thing though.
I have to admit, my idea of what a trophy is has certainly changed as I have gotten older. I can shoot does for meat, but I'd rather eat a buck tag as shoot something with future potential. I didn't used to think that way. I like to tell opinionated folks, "give it five years and let's see if you tell me the same thing you did today."
10-01-2007, 08:24 AM
#56
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 19,137
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
I've never netted profit a single dollar from deer hunting.
Thanks for the attack though.
Check out my place.. lots of pictures updated during the season about once a week...
http://www.lasraicesranch.com
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[align=center]<134 7/8[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align]
[align=center]140 Class[/align]
[align=center]135-144 7/8[/align]
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[align=center]150 Class[/align]
[align=center]145-154 7/8[/align]
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[align=center]160 Class[/align]
[align=center]155-164 7/8[/align]
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[align=center]170 Class[/align]
[align=center]165-174 7/8[/align]
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[align=center]180 Class[/align]
[align=center]175+[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]So you charge for hunts but your CPA finds enough deductions so you don't show a profit?[/align]
Thanks for the attack though.
Check out my place.. lots of pictures updated during the season about once a week...
http://www.lasraicesranch.com
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[align=center]Class[/align]
[align=center]Gross Score[/align]
[align=center]Price[/align]
[align=center]Management[/align]
[align=center]<134 7/8[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align]
[align=center]140 Class[/align]
[align=center]135-144 7/8[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align]
[align=center]150 Class[/align]
[align=center]145-154 7/8[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align]
[align=center]160 Class[/align]
[align=center]155-164 7/8[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align]
[align=center]170 Class[/align]
[align=center]165-174 7/8[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align]
[align=center]180 Class[/align]
[align=center]175+[/align]
[align=center]Upon Request[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]So you charge for hunts but your CPA finds enough deductions so you don't show a profit?[/align]
10-01-2007, 12:12 PM
#57
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location:
Posts: 44
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
I hate watching the outdoor channel and watching them pass up huge deer because of age. I have been seeing a lot of shows like this lately and I can't stand it. Half of the deer they pass on I would most certainly shoot.
10-01-2007, 12:27 PM
#58
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Newfoundland - Living in Red Deer Alberta
Posts: 118
RE: Real Deer Hunting??????
I have always hunted for the thrill of the hunt and for the meat in my freezer.
A trophy is selfsatisfication you get from that kill shot whether it be the buck of a lifetime or the doe thats good eatin. Either way works for me!Its all about the hunt and the GREAT OUTDOORS!
A trophy is selfsatisfication you get from that kill shot whether it be the buck of a lifetime or the doe thats good eatin. Either way works for me!Its all about the hunt and the GREAT OUTDOORS!
