RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

Black Bear

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

bear, bobcat or coyote

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

Coyote for sure, bear would be fair game too

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

I'velaid the smack down oncoyotes, bobcats, and hogs with my bow while hunting deer. That's the great thing about using a bow. Why do you need a trump card when you can double-down. One evening I harvested a bobcat and then shot a doe 45 minutes later. I think you're better off getting rid of the predator (if it's legal). I'm with you though, I would definitely like an opportunity at a red fox or a mountain lion (they're rare, but legal out here).

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

In my experience, gunshots don't bother deer too much. Numerous times I've shot deer and stayed put only to have other deer come in minutes later.

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

If it's between and 8 point and a coyote, well, there'll be one less coyote in the world. I hate those things. Always running around just outside the perimeter of the camp yowling and such...

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

coyote, hmmmmm, I sense a trend..... ;)

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

Another vote for a coyote!

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

I will shoot a coyote or bobcat if given the chance. Gunshots don't usually scare deer, so I'll take the chance. If a hog came by, I wouldn't hesitate. I very rarely see hogs on my place. In fact I have only seen them once, so if one comes by when I have a gun in hand, it's in trouble. I see foxes quite often, but don't shoot.

RE: What trumps a deer when hunting?
 

Every coyote you kill in the fall is 10 turkeys to shoot in the spring. Other than that, I'll shoot a hog if I see one.