What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
#21
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
Doesn't the soil suck in south Texas? Mexico? They seem to produce big deer every year.
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1. Good feeding programand/orexceptional soil nutrient values.
(Oh yeah....and all that other stuff)
#22
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
[blockquote]quote:
Doesn't the soil suck in south Texas? Mexico? They seem to produce big deer every year. [/blockquote]
BBM....I admit when I'm licked. You win.
**amended**
1. Good feeding programand/orexceptional soil nutrient values.
(Oh yeah....and all that other stuff)
Doesn't the soil suck in south Texas? Mexico? They seem to produce big deer every year. [/blockquote]
BBM....I admit when I'm licked. You win.
**amended**
1. Good feeding programand/orexceptional soil nutrient values.
(Oh yeah....and all that other stuff)
That is why fertilization requirements are higher in wetter areas of the country as opposed to drier areas.
A quick "google" for comparison purposes
Kingsville Texas avg annual rainfall 17.15"
Orlando, Fla avg annual rainfall 50.10"
#23
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
BBM....I admit when I'm licked. You win.
**amended**
1. Good feeding programand/orexceptional soil nutrient values.
(Oh yeah....and all that other stuff)
Doesn't the soil suck in south Texas? Mexico? They seem to produce big deer every year.
**amended**
1. Good feeding programand/orexceptional soil nutrient values.
(Oh yeah....and all that other stuff)
#24
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Do all of that other stuff in FL......and then tell me the soil nutrient content isn't number 1 (for growing BIG mature bucks)
Honestly, though...."Mature" bucks ARE everywhere. Given. SOme states are doing it right....and they shine.
Do all of that other stuff in FL......and then tell me the soil nutrient content isn't number 1 (for growing BIG mature bucks)
Honestly, though...."Mature" bucks ARE everywhere. Given. SOme states are doing it right....and they shine.
Sorry you can have the greatest soil in the land, but if you shoot them before they can get old, well there you go
#25
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
Interesting question, hadn't ever really thought about it too much, but here is a different perspective on it. It may seem a little of subject, but maybe everyone will see where I am going with this.
I believe I am very lucky to get to hunt where I do in Texas (up in the panhandle), and here is why. Our deer populations are good, and so are the size of the bucks (125-140 is an achievable goal, with muchbigger possible). Between bow season and general season I can hunt over 90 days if I so desire. We are talking Oct 1 thru Jan 7, which encompasses pre-rut, rut, and post-rut. Most of the land is private, and while that does make gaining access harder, it also means once I secure and area I don't have to worry too much about other hunters. I can bowhunt rifle season and not really worry about it, being rifle season really doesn't influence me much. It is big country up here, and hunter denisty is very low compared to what most of you guys have to deal with. I can't imagine complaining with that set of circumstances to work with.
Are there drawbacks? Of course. Access to private land can be tough to get if you don't know someone or have deep pockets. But once you find it, it is worth it. If it was easy to gain access then we likely wouldn't have the deer we do. The piper must be paid somewhere.
I believe I am very lucky to get to hunt where I do in Texas (up in the panhandle), and here is why. Our deer populations are good, and so are the size of the bucks (125-140 is an achievable goal, with muchbigger possible). Between bow season and general season I can hunt over 90 days if I so desire. We are talking Oct 1 thru Jan 7, which encompasses pre-rut, rut, and post-rut. Most of the land is private, and while that does make gaining access harder, it also means once I secure and area I don't have to worry too much about other hunters. I can bowhunt rifle season and not really worry about it, being rifle season really doesn't influence me much. It is big country up here, and hunter denisty is very low compared to what most of you guys have to deal with. I can't imagine complaining with that set of circumstances to work with.
Are there drawbacks? Of course. Access to private land can be tough to get if you don't know someone or have deep pockets. But once you find it, it is worth it. If it was easy to gain access then we likely wouldn't have the deer we do. The piper must be paid somewhere.
#26
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
ORIGINAL: Germ
BigJohn ask this in a post. Here is what I think.
1. Gun season out of the Rut and less than 10 days
2. OBR or AR for two
3. Low Hunter Numbers
4. Food source
I rate food source last because if a deer does not age, it does not matter[8D]
What of those 4 does your state have?
Michigan has number 4, but we strike out on the other 3
Gun seaon 15 days in smack dab in the middle of the rut
Hunter numbers 700,000[8D]
OBR-AR in SLP no, in UP this year yes!!!!!!
Two bucks, second is an AR in SLP. In UP it's hunters choice. AR if you shoot two bucks of 3 on a side. If you shoot one without 3 on a side you're done.
BigJohn ask this in a post. Here is what I think.
1. Gun season out of the Rut and less than 10 days
2. OBR or AR for two
3. Low Hunter Numbers
4. Food source
I rate food source last because if a deer does not age, it does not matter[8D]
What of those 4 does your state have?
Michigan has number 4, but we strike out on the other 3
Gun seaon 15 days in smack dab in the middle of the rut
Hunter numbers 700,000[8D]
OBR-AR in SLP no, in UP this year yes!!!!!!
Two bucks, second is an AR in SLP. In UP it's hunters choice. AR if you shoot two bucks of 3 on a side. If you shoot one without 3 on a side you're done.
"be honest as for has habitat wise Minn has over twice as much as Iowa. Iowa shoots a larger percentage of their herd than Minn. Yet Iowa shoots twice as many big bucks also.
Management plans and hunters make a huge difference in location. Take Iowa's management and hunterattitude, put it in Minn,and we are all hating Minn instead of Iowa" -Germ
#27
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
I think that makes a good mature state are short firearm seasons, good habitat including soil, and of course some sort of AR.
But whatever Wisconsin is doing has to be good as the numbers speak for themselves.
But whatever Wisconsin is doing has to be good as the numbers speak for themselves.
#28
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
ORIGINAL: Germ
BigJohn ask this in a post. Here is what I think.
1. Gun season out of the Rut and less than 10 days
2. OBR or AR for two
3. Low Hunter Numbers
4. Food source
I rate food source last because if a deer does not age, it does not matter[8D]
What of those 4 does your state have?
Michigan has number 4, but we strike out on the other 3
Gun seaon 15 days in smack dab in the middle of the rut
Hunter numbers 700,000[8D]
OBR-AR in SLP no, in UP this year yes!!!!!!
Two bucks, second is an AR in SLP. In UP it's hunters choice. AR if you shoot two bucks of 3 on a side. If you shoot one without 3 on a side you're done.
BigJohn ask this in a post. Here is what I think.
1. Gun season out of the Rut and less than 10 days
2. OBR or AR for two
3. Low Hunter Numbers
4. Food source
I rate food source last because if a deer does not age, it does not matter[8D]
What of those 4 does your state have?
Michigan has number 4, but we strike out on the other 3
Gun seaon 15 days in smack dab in the middle of the rut
Hunter numbers 700,000[8D]
OBR-AR in SLP no, in UP this year yes!!!!!!
Two bucks, second is an AR in SLP. In UP it's hunters choice. AR if you shoot two bucks of 3 on a side. If you shoot one without 3 on a side you're done.
#29
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
ORIGINAL: magicman54494
I'll answer your question if you explain what the highlited stuff means
ORIGINAL: Germ
BigJohn ask this in a post. Here is what I think.
1. Gun season out of the Rut and less than 10 days
2. OBR or AR for two
3. Low Hunter Numbers
4. Food source
I rate food source last because if a deer does not age, it does not matter[8D]
What of those 4 does your state have?
Michigan has number 4, but we strike out on the other 3
Gun seaon 15 days in smack dab in the middle of the rut
Hunter numbers 700,000[8D]
OBR-AR in SLP no, in UP this year yes!!!!!!
Two bucks, second is an AR in SLP. In UP it's hunters choice. AR if you shoot two bucks of 3 on a side. If you shoot one without 3 on a side you're done.
BigJohn ask this in a post. Here is what I think.
1. Gun season out of the Rut and less than 10 days
2. OBR or AR for two
3. Low Hunter Numbers
4. Food source
I rate food source last because if a deer does not age, it does not matter[8D]
What of those 4 does your state have?
Michigan has number 4, but we strike out on the other 3
Gun seaon 15 days in smack dab in the middle of the rut
Hunter numbers 700,000[8D]
OBR-AR in SLP no, in UP this year yes!!!!!!
Two bucks, second is an AR in SLP. In UP it's hunters choice. AR if you shoot two bucks of 3 on a side. If you shoot one without 3 on a side you're done.
Michigans UP has what is called Hunters Choice Tag system
Combo Tag - Two bucks both with AR(Antler Restriction) of 3 points a side.
They can take buck of any size, but than they forefeit there second buck Option and are only allowed 1 buck(OBR)
NP + Northen Peninsula
SLP = Southern Peninsula
SLP is two bucks for season, with having an AR 4 pointson 1 side
#30
RE: What Makes for a Great Bowhuntng state for mature bucks
The biggest thing a state needs is a bunch of outfitters who control the land and manage it correctly. This way more bucks will reach maturity.
I better throw one of these in........
I better throw one of these in........