Neat Statistics!!!!
11-14-2006, 11:34 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Neat Statistics!!!!
Here are a few stitistics that I pulled from a book I am currently reading. These statistics were gathered in 2001 but I wouldn't imagine that they have changed much. I feel sorry for you guys in my native state of WV and also you guys in PA. No wonder when I hunted in WV it felt like I was always running into other people. Take them with a grain of salt. I just thought they were interesting stats. This may get long so bare with me. Just wanted to see your guys' thoughts and opinions on some of these things.
11-14-2006, 12:09 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Flushing Michigan
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RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
I've read the same book (John Eberhart - Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails I believe?). Michigan, PA, WV are high pressure states. It's so bad in Mid Michigan right now that you just can't get away. I see bowhunters nearly every time I go into the woods. It doesn't matter if you're on state land or private land either. I have permission to hunt 2 private spots. One is 20 acreas and five people hunt there. The other is 80 acres and at least8 other people hunt there. Thats why you don't see too many big bucks killed around here.
And if you think its bad in bowseason, you should see Opening Morning of rifle season. The woods looks like a pumpkin patch and sounds like the fourth of July!
And if you think its bad in bowseason, you should see Opening Morning of rifle season. The woods looks like a pumpkin patch and sounds like the fourth of July!
11-14-2006, 12:18 PM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Northwoods of WI
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RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
It is interesting to say the least. In the areas that I hunt it would be hard to believe there were that many hunters, but there must be. I feel very lucky to have my own land
11-14-2006, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan
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RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
ORIGINAL: gzg38b
And if you think its bad in bowseason, you should see Opening Morning of rifle season. The woods looks like a pumpkin patch and sounds like the fourth of July!
And if you think its bad in bowseason, you should see Opening Morning of rifle season. The woods looks like a pumpkin patch and sounds like the fourth of July!
My parents own 50 acres of woods just north of the rifle line and I swear to god that I have heard machine guns going off on opening day. I never once saw a mature buck north of the rifle line.
11-14-2006, 02:00 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
ORIGINAL: gzg38b
I've read the same book (John Eberhart - Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails I believe?). Michigan, PA, WV are high pressure states. It's so bad in Mid Michigan right now that you just can't get away. I see bowhunters nearly every time I go into the woods. It doesn't matter if you're on state land or private land either. I have permission to hunt 2 private spots. One is 20 acreas and five people hunt there. The other is 80 acres and at least8 other people hunt there. Thats why you don't see too many big bucks killed around here.
And if you think its bad in bowseason, you should see Opening Morning of rifle season. The woods looks like a pumpkin patch and sounds like the fourth of July!
I've read the same book (John Eberhart - Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails I believe?). Michigan, PA, WV are high pressure states. It's so bad in Mid Michigan right now that you just can't get away. I see bowhunters nearly every time I go into the woods. It doesn't matter if you're on state land or private land either. I have permission to hunt 2 private spots. One is 20 acreas and five people hunt there. The other is 80 acres and at least8 other people hunt there. Thats why you don't see too many big bucks killed around here.
And if you think its bad in bowseason, you should see Opening Morning of rifle season. The woods looks like a pumpkin patch and sounds like the fourth of July!
11-14-2006, 02:11 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,076
RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
I agree with you a 100% its gotten really bad where I hunt ever since word got out that my friend shot two big bucks last season everybody and their freaking family is there this year.
Before there was only seven bow hunters hunting 480 acres , now this year there's gotta be over 20 of them and you talk about pressure I haven't tag one yet.
Before there was only seven bow hunters hunting 480 acres , now this year there's gotta be over 20 of them and you talk about pressure I haven't tag one yet.
11-14-2006, 02:30 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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Location: Hughesville, PA USA
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RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
You all are preaching to the choir to a PA'ian [8D]....but I feel for ya...lol
and that is only talking bowhunters per square mile, for PA, now add the small gamers, upland bird hunters, duck and geese hunters, earlier muzzleloader season, early senior/jr rifle doe season, turkey hunters and see where those numbers go and then wonder why PA bowhunters bitch. Taking a 2.5 year old here is like taking a 4.5 year old anywhere else...well sorta and anything older is rare and smart. Same goes for our turkeys, if you can kill a spring gobbler in PA, you can kill one anywhere in the country. You wanna talk pressure.
and that is only talking bowhunters per square mile, for PA, now add the small gamers, upland bird hunters, duck and geese hunters, earlier muzzleloader season, early senior/jr rifle doe season, turkey hunters and see where those numbers go and then wonder why PA bowhunters bitch. Taking a 2.5 year old here is like taking a 4.5 year old anywhere else...well sorta and anything older is rare and smart. Same goes for our turkeys, if you can kill a spring gobbler in PA, you can kill one anywhere in the country. You wanna talk pressure.
11-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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Location: PA
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RE: Neat Statistics!!!!
rob spoke for PA......and i couldnt agree more. i think we got more hunters then deer
and rob is also right...theres many bowhunters..but factor in ALL the other hunters in the woods and it makes things rough. gotta love PA....
spring turkey is redulous..its hard to find a bird that aint been called to and shot at..spooked off the roost and everything else.
gotta be thankful for the successful hunts around here thats for sure....
and rob is also right...theres many bowhunters..but factor in ALL the other hunters in the woods and it makes things rough. gotta love PA....spring turkey is redulous..its hard to find a bird that aint been called to and shot at..spooked off the roost and everything else.
gotta be thankful for the successful hunts around here thats for sure....