Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
09-24-2007, 12:17 PM
#11
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
The Unit I hunt here in Wisconsin is a Herd Reduction Zone, you get 2 with your Archery license and then $2.00 antlerless tags until they sell out, which they don't. 
09-24-2007, 12:19 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
ORIGINAL: Killer_Primate
I don't think that's weird. I also think it is pretty cool when you see a deer that you know you're not going to shoot at. No pressure, just sit back and watch, and enjoy.
I don't think that's weird. I also think it is pretty cool when you see a deer that you know you're not going to shoot at. No pressure, just sit back and watch, and enjoy.
There have been days when i was hoping that when i saw a deer it was a doe. Nothings better than watching deer work around your stand clueless to your pressence
09-24-2007, 12:21 PM
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool
GMMAT I think the exact same thing. I have a thing for old mature Does![8D][8D][8D] I kinda go hunting for Does and if a Buck happens by, bonus!
GMMAT I think the exact same thing. I have a thing for old mature Does![8D][8D][8D] I kinda go hunting for Does and if a Buck happens by, bonus!
Tom
09-24-2007, 12:21 PM
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
Same here...Last Saturday, I saw 10 deer, 4 were smaller bucks, I let them pass to shoot a doe...Here in Piedmont NC we can kill 2 bucks, rest have to be does...
I did kill a doe that evening so I guess that's why they have it that way...
I did kill a doe that evening so I guess that's why they have it that way...
09-24-2007, 02:28 PM
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I catch myself.....now....when I see a deer approaching.....thinking....."I hope it's a doe".
Granted....I can already tell by the body size....that it's NOT a buck I'm interested in.....and I am targeting does (and not young bucks). I'd rather have a deer I'm actually interested in taking come in.....so that's what I've caught myself thinking as of late.
Weird, huh?.....
I catch myself.....now....when I see a deer approaching.....thinking....."I hope it's a doe".
Granted....I can already tell by the body size....that it's NOT a buck I'm interested in.....and I am targeting does (and not young bucks). I'd rather have a deer I'm actually interested in taking come in.....so that's what I've caught myself thinking as of late.
Weird, huh?.....
My hope this year is to take "Lame Foot"...a Doe I named that I've been catching on my Game Camera on a regular basis.
IF I win the deer hunting lottery and a big boy walks in I'll let one fly...other than that it's "Doe Down Fever"
Second in line barring the rare big buck in bow range is a Radio Collared Doe...both deer are special to me ...and Yes I would have a shoulder mount done if I get either of them simply for that reason.
"Lame Foot"
"RCD-Radio Collared Doe"
09-24-2007, 02:42 PM
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
I've never seen a radio collared animal.....that's weird!
If I had been thinking clearly.....I "may" have had the doe I shot last week taxi'd. I wish I'd been thinking clearer.....but I was in a state of despair at the time.
I know I'll likely have other opportunities......but she will always be special.
If I had been thinking clearly.....I "may" have had the doe I shot last week taxi'd. I wish I'd been thinking clearer.....but I was in a state of despair at the time.
I know I'll likely have other opportunities......but she will always be special.
09-24-2007, 02:43 PM
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
I think that way a lot. I get to shoot way more does than bucks, so as long as I have tags I'd rather see a doe over a small buck anyday. It's nice to see a few bucks now and then to keep the blood going. Then when hte rut starts I still don't mind seeing does, as usually there is a buck not too far behind!
09-24-2007, 02:48 PM
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RE: Something you've probably NEVER thought from stand...
I hear ya, Rybo! My thoughts, (now), EXACTLY.
I won't stop targeting does until I get to a magic number....."IF" I do. I'd LOVE to hunt the rut targeting bucks.....but I'm not counting ANYTHING before it happens.
Good luck, guys!
I won't stop targeting does until I get to a magic number....."IF" I do. I'd LOVE to hunt the rut targeting bucks.....but I'm not counting ANYTHING before it happens.
Good luck, guys!