Would you try to avoid it??
08-14-2008, 07:49 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manassas, VA
Posts: 3,612
RE: Would you try to avoid it??
I won't shoot one these days. Came to full draw on what I thought was a doe on opening day last season. Deer stopped at 10 yards and I noticed the little buttons. Dang it I was pumped to get a good clean shot on opening day, but had to let down.
08-14-2008, 08:10 PM
#13
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 7,208
RE: Would you try to avoid it??
For the most part I avoid it. A couple times way back with a gun I've shot them accidently cause I didn't REALLY check, just gave a half hearted glance. I did knowingly shoot one because I wasn't in my normal spot & the landowner really wanted the deer killed, & cause I don;t hunt there too often I hadn't killed any in a while so I drilled it.
08-14-2008, 08:13 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 6,575
RE: Would you try to avoid it??
need to be able to tell the difference. Can be hard when no other deer are around....but there are clues to look for...
goto QDMA they have a poster they sell showing the differences...
if you want to manage your deer herd, you need to be able to tell the difference.
mature does look big IMO, and a mature buck, you know. So just don't shoot small deer.
but there are many other clues to identify....head shape.....body shape....etc..etc...
goto QDMA they have a poster they sell showing the differences...
if you want to manage your deer herd, you need to be able to tell the difference.
mature does look big IMO, and a mature buck, you know. So just don't shoot small deer.
but there are many other clues to identify....head shape.....body shape....etc..etc...
08-14-2008, 08:15 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Indiana (southern)
Posts: 6,146
RE: Would you try to avoid it??
I try and avoid it. The only time i have messed up was on a spike that i mistook for a Doe. It was low light and had its ears standing up. I was bummed when i walked up on it and seen three inch spikes.
08-14-2008, 08:37 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: North Louisiana
Posts: 3,050
RE: Would you try to avoid it??
I've accidently killed a few throughout the years with a gun, but never with a bow. If they are within 25 yards, you should be able to tell no problem if it's a doe or bb. The answer to your question, yes, I try my best toavoid shooting button bucks.
08-15-2008, 04:38 AM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Posts: 734
RE: Would you try to avoid it??
i wouldnt intentionally. I dont see any reason to. If you want some meat, shoot a doe. Let the button bucks grow up and then shoot them. I could see it if you had way too many deer or something like that but that would be the only reason for me.
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