Another way to ruin hunting
09-12-2010, 05:18 PM
#101
Spike
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Riverview,Florida
Posts: 54
I agree, I am not a young hunter, But I am a new hunter learning this craft so when My kids get older I can teach them and be able to have them father and kids day out, plus I love the meat, I have had tons of question, some people were helpful, and some people made me just feel stupid, Yes at hunting I am stupid in some ways, because some things I didnt know but like any smart guy would do, I asked for help. Im a adult so I could care less about *******s, But for any young kid, they may take it to heart..
09-15-2010, 06:57 AM
#102
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Mid/west Illinois
Posts: 60
wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no one needs to be pressed to "raise the bar" . each hunter has the right to kill what ever size deer he or she chooses to. they pay for that right.
be a trophy hunter if you wish,but don't try to force other hunters to be. you been watching to much tv
be a trophy hunter if you wish,but don't try to force other hunters to be. you been watching to much tv
09-15-2010, 11:12 AM
#103
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Anne Arrundle County, Maryland
Posts: 1,672
BRAVO! I wish you the best of luck. I have always felt the same way. Only I'm going to try to let all the young bucks walk this year and only take 8's or bigger. I'll take the does and little ones for the freezer and try to let the spikes, forks, and sixes grow up. I tried it last year and shot a 7 point. I just have to be more disciplined. I've always wondered though, if I didn't shoot all those does and waited to see if a big buck was behind one of them what my buck score would be like. Oh well, you can't eat the antlers.
09-18-2010, 03:20 AM
#106
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: east liverpool ohio
Posts: 45
I am 29 yrs old and i have been hunting since i was 13 i have taken about 10 deer in the 16 yrs i have been hunting. i have shot wall hangers ,spikes does and buttons and all because i had the chance.i hunt public land that has alot of pepole that hunt there so i might only see 3 to 4 deer a yr so i have to take what i can get. i have learned where the bigger ones are but does not mean i will see them.so i will take what i can get and i am sure there are alot more hunters out there who have the same problem as me
09-19-2010, 05:17 PM
#107
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upstate NY/Prescott AZ
Posts: 129
I wholeheartedly agree with helping foster sound hunting practices through positive reinforcement.
I would also suggest that it's not only the young'uns that deserve that benefit, but also those of us whom have chosen to pick up the hunt fever later in life.
For myself, I took my first deer 3 years ago - a button buck that I shot with a rifle at 30 yards.
Lesson learned? Yep. Too much rifle for eastern Whitetail hunting (300WSM), but perfect for Elk and larger game out west (where I was when I bought the rifle).
I'm always looking for others to hunt with, to share what I know and hopefully pick up more tips and tricks they know to help me be a better and more well rounded hunter.
Which, in turn, will allow me to pass it on to others in turn.
Better to learn from people than from TV and books, though quality information can be had from all.
My next venture will be goose/duck hunting, once I can find someone who would be willing to let me join their group.
I would also suggest that it's not only the young'uns that deserve that benefit, but also those of us whom have chosen to pick up the hunt fever later in life.
For myself, I took my first deer 3 years ago - a button buck that I shot with a rifle at 30 yards.
Lesson learned? Yep. Too much rifle for eastern Whitetail hunting (300WSM), but perfect for Elk and larger game out west (where I was when I bought the rifle).
I'm always looking for others to hunt with, to share what I know and hopefully pick up more tips and tricks they know to help me be a better and more well rounded hunter.
Which, in turn, will allow me to pass it on to others in turn.
Better to learn from people than from TV and books, though quality information can be had from all.
My next venture will be goose/duck hunting, once I can find someone who would be willing to let me join their group.
09-27-2010, 01:24 AM
#110
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1
Ditto. I grew up in the sticks, and am more than willing to help out a young one that has limited experience. Criticism makes for hard feelings, and doesn't help the situation at all.If there is no one to tutor a new hunter, the only way that they can learn is by trial and error. Lots of people are real quick to point a finger, but, how many skeltons are in their closets.