Can't we all just hunt??
06-04-2008, 08:09 PM
#21
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Posts: 7,367
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
I only hunt to satisfy myself and any personal goals I might set.
There are a lot of competetive sports including different games in Archery, but IMO Bowhunting should Not be a competetion.
Dan
There are a lot of competetive sports including different games in Archery, but IMO Bowhunting should Not be a competetion.
Dan
06-04-2008, 08:15 PM
#22
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Dover, PA USA
Posts: 5,497
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
We'll see how long it takes for an "Update" or "Spin Off" to this topic.........to further "complicate" things of course.
Everything is a question and every question has an "update" and everyone is a "Slash" now.
Gotta love the offseason.
Everything is a question and every question has an "update" and everyone is a "Slash" now.
Gotta love the offseason.
06-04-2008, 08:24 PM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Millboro, Va
Posts: 1,134
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
It seems that a misconception is being held here that QDM is aimed at producing bigger bucks. However, in reality a true QDMer knows and understandstands that deer management is aimed at restoring herds to their natural balance of 1 buck to 1 doe which in turn has a by-product of bigger bucks. I'm sure we all know that the deer herds of America were nearly wiped out during European westward expasion. Under traditional management (aimed at restroing these depleted numbers) "just shooting whatever the hell we want" was aimed at harvesting bucks of any age and not taking does; this will clearly leave an unblanaced and unhealthy deer herd.
I guess I have to say I disagree because I pride myself on trying to be a land steward and conservationist rather than just a hunter. In doing so, I believe in restoring the natural order of things and not just shooting anything that walks by.
This article said there is nothing wrong with just shooting deer, any deer. Forget the size, the weight, the age, sex, etc, just shoot a freaking deer and be happy. I don't always follow this motto, but it was refreshing to read this view. So, do you agree with this author about sometimes we just need to shoot a deer and be happy about it???
06-04-2008, 08:26 PM
#25
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: IA/WI/IL
Posts: 1,482
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
I entirely applaud with those who truly hunt try to hunt for their own satisfaction. I made a concious decision to a few years ago and will likely never regret it. On the other hand, it is fun to watch some ninnies prance around chest thumping.
06-04-2008, 08:32 PM
#26
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Posts: 21,043
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
At the same time, I have goals....FOR ME. I like strategy and playing the angles to acheive these goals.
06-04-2008, 08:36 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,193
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
You are so right buddy....We can experience the dreams, enjoy the outdoors with ourselves, with friends and family....we can do it all by doing what we feel fits best in our hearts....The only difference between a monster buck and a doe is the calcium on its head and the hype of getting that big trophy..or maybe the mission you had with the monster........when a hunter can stop and realize hunting is about the respect of the harvest, and the feeling of watching a red squirrel climb a tree, a chickadee on the tip of your arrow...or whatever....A true outdoorsmen holds the passion inside of the "entire experience" Some of my most cherished memories were a double lunged doe on a frosty morning...loaded in the truck and back home to warm up the smoker and have a cold beer with my wife and kids on a Saturday....
Great post buddy....Come on guys....open up the horizons and savor the moments and the experience...not just the thrill of hauling a 22 inch 10 pointer around town in the pickup...
Put down the rage broadheadsand all the parafinallllya...and stick one with a flint head on a cedar shaft....expand your horizons and do it all....we only have 1 chance in life to try our experiences....go for it...if you thought about doing it....do it...
Great post buddy....Come on guys....open up the horizons and savor the moments and the experience...not just the thrill of hauling a 22 inch 10 pointer around town in the pickup...
Put down the rage broadheadsand all the parafinallllya...and stick one with a flint head on a cedar shaft....expand your horizons and do it all....we only have 1 chance in life to try our experiences....go for it...if you thought about doing it....do it...
06-04-2008, 08:37 PM
#28
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Wisconsin and Canada
Posts: 2,415
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
ORIGINAL: RockinChair
It seems that a misconception is being held here that QDM is aimed at producing bigger bucks. However, in reality a true QDMer knows and understandstands that deer management is aimed at restoring herds to their natural balance of 1 buck to 1 doe which in turn has a by-product of bigger bucks. I'm sure we all know that the deer herds of America were nearly wiped out during European westward expasion. Under traditional management (aimed at restroing these depleted numbers) "just shooting whatever the hell we want" was aimed at harvesting bucks of any age and not taking does; this will clearly leave an unblanaced and unhealthy deer herd.
It seems that a misconception is being held here that QDM is aimed at producing bigger bucks. However, in reality a true QDMer knows and understandstands that deer management is aimed at restoring herds to their natural balance of 1 buck to 1 doe which in turn has a by-product of bigger bucks. I'm sure we all know that the deer herds of America were nearly wiped out during European westward expasion. Under traditional management (aimed at restroing these depleted numbers) "just shooting whatever the hell we want" was aimed at harvesting bucks of any age and not taking does; this will clearly leave an unblanaced and unhealthy deer herd.
06-04-2008, 09:02 PM
#30
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 9,445
RE: Can't we all just hunt??
ORIGINAL: bloodcreek
Its all about personal goals for me. If any one wants to kill whatever makes them happy then thats ok with me. always has been always will be. Ill be the first to shake his hand. Some bucks just dont do it for me any more, and if i dont tag out....so be it!! im fine with that. But thats just me
Its all about personal goals for me. If any one wants to kill whatever makes them happy then thats ok with me. always has been always will be. Ill be the first to shake his hand. Some bucks just dont do it for me any more, and if i dont tag out....so be it!! im fine with that. But thats just me
ORIGINAL: MichiganWhitetails74
You are so right buddy....We can experience the dreams, enjoy the outdoors with ourselves, with friends and family....we can do it all by doing what we feel fits best in our hearts....The only difference between a monster buck and a doe is the calcium on its head and the hype of getting that big trophy..or maybe the mission you had with the monster........when a hunter can stop and realize hunting is about the respect of the harvest, and the feeling of watching a red squirrel climb a tree, a chickadee on the tip of your arrow...or whatever....A true outdoorsmen holds the passion inside of the "entire experience" Some of my most cherished memories were a double lunged doe on a frosty morning...loaded in the truck and back home to warm up the smoker and have a cold beer with my wife and kids on a Saturday....
Great post buddy....Come on guys....open up the horizons and savor the moments and the experience...not just the thrill of hauling a 22 inch 10 pointer around town in the pickup...
Put down the rage broadheadsand all the parafinallllya...and stick one with a flint head on a cedar shaft....expand your horizons and do it all....we only have 1 chance in life to try our experiences....go for it...if you thought about doing it....do it...
You are so right buddy....We can experience the dreams, enjoy the outdoors with ourselves, with friends and family....we can do it all by doing what we feel fits best in our hearts....The only difference between a monster buck and a doe is the calcium on its head and the hype of getting that big trophy..or maybe the mission you had with the monster........when a hunter can stop and realize hunting is about the respect of the harvest, and the feeling of watching a red squirrel climb a tree, a chickadee on the tip of your arrow...or whatever....A true outdoorsmen holds the passion inside of the "entire experience" Some of my most cherished memories were a double lunged doe on a frosty morning...loaded in the truck and back home to warm up the smoker and have a cold beer with my wife and kids on a Saturday....
Great post buddy....Come on guys....open up the horizons and savor the moments and the experience...not just the thrill of hauling a 22 inch 10 pointer around town in the pickup...
Put down the rage broadheadsand all the parafinallllya...and stick one with a flint head on a cedar shaft....expand your horizons and do it all....we only have 1 chance in life to try our experiences....go for it...if you thought about doing it....do it...