How many deer have you passed in 08?
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: May 2006
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How many deer have you passed in 08?
I ran out of venison 2 months ago and typically I shoot the first deer I see (buck or doe) to fill the freezer. After that I'm typically hunting bucks. This past Saturday was opening day for Bow in North Carolina. I went out for the last two hours of daylight (very hot!) and saw nothing. I got in my stand at 6pm tonight and saw a small doe but decided to pass. She was 15 yards broadside for about 3 minutes and had no idea it was there. I just enjoyed observering her and let her walk. I have that similar feeling of success even though I didn't harvest her. I also saw a family of 5 raccoons.
How many deer have you passed on so far - how long has your season been open?
How many deer have you passed on so far - how long has your season been open?
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Posts: 80
RE: How many deer have you passed in 08?
I passed 3!
Two fawns,was waiting for their mother but she never showed
and
1 fork nice size to him,should be nice next year!think he was 2 years old!
And i have not even shot a deer yet!!!
Two fawns,was waiting for their mother but she never showed
and
1 fork nice size to him,should be nice next year!think he was 2 years old!
And i have not even shot a deer yet!!!
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Isle, MN
Posts: 1,469
RE: How many deer have you passed in 08?
i passed on a doe last night. wasn't as much a pass as just a risky shot - 30 yards quartering slightly towards me. i thought my odds would be better waiting for a better shot. didn't happen.
#6
Join Date: Jan 2008
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RE: How many deer have you passed in 08?
I haven't passed any yet since the season hasn't started yet around here but I usually Take a few does in the first week or two that way when Rut comes around the bucks have to stay on there feet longer looking around for some hot does.