Have you ever regretted killing a deer?
I have for sure. There have been times when I wish I could turn the clock back for those few minutes and re-do my decision. Times when I honestly wish I had let that deer walk to enjoy another day in their woods.
Am I alone or have you also experienced a similar situation? |
When i go out to hunt something i set my mind to what i want to bag and if something shows up that i don't plan on taking i'm not going to take it. that's how i keep that from happening to me. it happens to a lot of people don't worry about it.
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I really never know what imma shoot when im in the stand....Everybody wants to wait on big daddy to walk by..sometimes it does'nt happen...Ive been all year and not shoot a damn thing becuz of waiting on big daddy and never showed...Soo..It depends on the mood im in..Nobody wants to eat a tag-sandwhich at the end of the year :hit: lol
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Never. No matter what happens, I always feel good about the hunt. All I can think about is how great it's going to taste and that I'm actively doing my part to support conservation. I honestly do look at my hunting from a conservation standpoint.
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Yes, only 1 deer. At the time I only had shot a couple of deer. I was mabey 19 at the time and me and a buddy jumped a deer. Well, the chase was on. I tracked it, he missed. He tracked it and I missed. We played this game all morning. When it was his turn to track it, finally the plan worked out great. Here she comes, right at me. I draw down on her and let her rip. Bad shot but she dropped right there. I went up to finish her off and my heart sank. I put her down and was so embarresed I picked her up from the hind leg and carried her into the hedgerow and waited for my buddy. we dressed her, tagged her and took her home. From that day on I don't fire a shot unless I know for sure what it is.
Its been 22 years and 47 deer later and I can tell you to this day every detail, it still makes me sick. |
I've regretted every deer I've ever killed. I don't take killing anything lightly. That's why it's my duty and obligation to make it happen as quickly and humanely as possible.
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
(Post 3645094)
Never. No matter what happens, I always feel good about the hunt. All I can think about is how great it's going to taste and that I'm actively doing my part to support conservation. I honestly do look at my hunting from a conservation standpoint.
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I am new to hunting, but I have felt a pagne of regret each of the 4 deer I have taken. It just lasts for a little bit, but they are beautiful creatures and it is sad when they go down. As I get into the work of gutting those feelings go away and I relish the experience of the hunt.
The last deer I took, a big doe right before thanksgiving, I felt a bit more regret than usual as her yearling hung around her body for a few minutes after she dropped. |
Originally Posted by Jimmy S
(Post 3645072)
I have for sure. There have been times when I wish I could turn the clock back for those few minutes and re-do my decision. Times when I honestly wish I had let that deer walk to enjoy another day in their woods.
Am I alone or have you also experienced a similar situation? Live it up! Doug |
No, I'm not a Sally. I'm suprized to see how many Sallies there are.
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