Small Deer
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 564
RE: Small Deer
I totally agree with you on that. I was just playing devils advocate when guys use the excuse that they are putting food on the table for the family as it is their main source of meat because they are broke or down on their luck. That argument will never fly with me unless you do your own processing cuz you can buy beef cheaper.
#12
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 88
RE: Small Deer
Maybe he was hunting with 5 first time hunters and it was what came to them first. Maybe he needs the food. Maybe in his area there are too many does. Maybe he sees a trophey in everything he shoots. Who cares? If the guy dropping them off is happy how is it really any of your business? From the sounds of it, you should be happy. He is leaving all the big ones for you to shoot.
Not trying to argue, but watch Uncle Ted sometime. Just like he says, every one, no matter the size is a trophey or at least could be to someone.
Not trying to argue, but watch Uncle Ted sometime. Just like he says, every one, no matter the size is a trophey or at least could be to someone.
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 564
RE: Small Deer
All I was saying was that if he NEEDS it for food, have him give me a call and I can put him in contact with butchers that will give him a much better deal on beef or pork. NEED implies a financial hardship. As was said earlier, venison is one of the most expensive meats per lb. you will come buy.
As for overpopulation/excessive deer I agree 100%.
As for overpopulation/excessive deer I agree 100%.
#14
RE: Small Deer
guy brings in 5 deer Biggest 109lbs
Mike
#16
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 81
RE: Small Deer
ORIGINAL: otsego4th
If you really think about it venison is the most expensive meat we use. After all the equipment and license fees,food plots, travel,and vacation time i would hate to add up the cost per pound but I'm sure I could eat alot of filet mignon.But I would'nt have it any other way.
If you really think about it venison is the most expensive meat we use. After all the equipment and license fees,food plots, travel,and vacation time i would hate to add up the cost per pound but I'm sure I could eat alot of filet mignon.But I would'nt have it any other way.
#18
RE: Small Deer
I know where I hunt I don't get to much time to size up a deer before its gone. Its extremely think pines and I can only get a shot when they cross the fire breaks and that only last about 3 seconds.
You also never know what circumstances someone is under. I am usually choosey about what I shoot but this year the land owner said he has had too much crop damage and if we don't kill enough he will find some one who will.
So if its legal and in focus its in trouble.
You also never know what circumstances someone is under. I am usually choosey about what I shoot but this year the land owner said he has had too much crop damage and if we don't kill enough he will find some one who will.
So if its legal and in focus its in trouble.