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And what I get a kick out of is those who ask others if they &quot;follow every other law&quot;, so they can justify their own personal choice to not follow the hunting laws, or poach.

--Man who fish in other man's well often catch crabs--
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Typical comeback!!! If you bend the rules in hunting , your labeled a poacher. But if you question those who labeled you a poacher , on how ethically they live their non-hunting life , they avoid the question by throwing yet another accusation at you.

Indy , can you honestly say , that you follow the hunting laws to a T? EVERY single one? You dont bend any of the rules? I bet I know what your answer will be.

I myself would not shoot, but i would be back there the next day

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I bet I know what your answer will be.
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Of course you do Bowfanatic.

--Man who fish in other man's well often catch crabs--

Indy in answer to your question no I wouldnt. I wont say that i havent bent the rules on quiting time but I wont go as far as poaching and that is exactly what the scenario you are describing is.

Hey Bowfanatic, How do I get my eyebrows back down? I think they are stuck way above my head somewhere. I'm with you on this one.

Hey I looked in the mirror and besides the pounds I have put on as I got older, I am happy what I see. I too answered honestly, I would not shoot the deer and I would rat on a guy who did. Who cares if this situation is real or would ever be applicable to you, you still took 2 deer in one day and that is not allowed. What would you call it?

I honestly don't think your a poacher, Bowfanatic. I have been around here for awhile and have seen your thoughts. I know what your saying and it does make us think!

Never having been in that situation I cann't tell you one way or the other. I am with Froman on this one in that I would like to think I wouldn't shoot it, but I am not sure I can give a positive answer until I have actually been there. It's nice to think how a person would act in a given situation, but until it happens it's hard to know.

Later
Gone_Huntin

A once in a life buck, Hummmmm. This isnt an easy one. I would probably shot my self and call it all good. My tendency would be to talk my self into it. Trying to justify it by telling my self I will never see one like this agian. I would eventually say no. Then I would make note as to where the buck was, do some scouting, and show up there agian, and hope to see him.
As much as I hate to I would let him walk. The main reason is there has been a line drawn, if I cross it, where will it stop.

If I shot a deer and am attempting to drag it 2 miles I would be in no way prepared to shoot another deer. Cop out answer but true.

Some things are true whether you believe them or not.

I think if yall passed on the buck the next time you seen him would be at the checking station or the butcher house. And what if the buck busted you and went noctornal, or if the rut was on. he could be in the next county under someone elses stand. If that oppurtunity presented itself I would take a shot if I could. Ive had that happen to me countless times, big deer stepping out on me. And everytime they busted me or I couldnt get a shot and ive never seen those deer again. even hunting the area for the rest of the season. so the next time that opp. presents itself I will be ready even if I had a downed deer elsewhere. With all the time, money, and practice I put in every year Im not going to let something like that walk... espicially with a bow cuz thats all I do.

Edited by - smokyghost on 09/19/2002 17:11:57