What would you do

gogo · Post by **gogo** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:07 pm

Some of us here are only allowed one deer, our season is from Oct1 till the end of december. Would you shoot the first decent deer that came by or would you wait for a real good one. Remember if you shoot a deer even 2 minutes into the opener your deer hunting season is over.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:21 pm

When I furst started hunting in Virginia, it was a two week gun season and you could only take one buck.

I always shot the first buck that came by . . .explains my bad habits.

The rest of the season, I was pushing deer for the other guys.

You have more time, so I'd probably hunt for a good one for a few weeks and see what happens. Mostly, I just like being out there and if I filled my tag early, then I'd have more things to do here at the house.

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:28 pm

with a three month season, I would start off being a little picky, but come December, if its brown its down!!

ninepointer · Post by **ninepointer** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:40 pm

I like shooting a nice buck as much as the next guy, but my family and I really like having venison in the freezer. I'll shoot the first buck or doe that I'm licensed for. Fawns walk.

Dumbazz · Post by **Dumbazz** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:41 pm

gogo wrote:Some of us here are only allowed one deer, our season is from Oct1 till the end of december. Would you shoot the first decent deer that came by or would you wait for a real good one. Remember if you shoot a deer even 2 minutes into the opener your deer hunting season is over.

If you are from the Niagara area, are there not additional tags available there?? What about for the ML season??? Neighbouring WMU's??

I'm near Peterborough and have 5 tags.

bbbwb · Post by **bbbwb** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:38 pm

In years past, when I have had more than 1 tag I took the first good deer that came. I would then be selective and more fussy, looking for a better animal either in body size or antlers. As the end of season is drawing close, it becomes a mission of "brown is down". As bugs stated " you can't eat antlers".

bbbwb

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:35 pm

If you want meat shoot the first decent one you can.
If you're hunting for a "trophy" wait it out, but you may end up with an unfilled tag.

huntfishfam · Post by **huntfishfam** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:48 pm

When I first started hunting my philosophy was... If It Has Big Ears And Hooves.... Kill It

Now, I find myself being a little picky but with two tags this year I'm looking for one of each.
Sean

DARTONATOR · Post by **DARTONATOR** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:59 pm

Take the first good deer you can. This in return gives you confidence. Then , go and hunt down a few of your good friends and tell them that you would like to help them fill their tags by party hunting with them in either their area or yours. If you kill a good buck, the rack and cape is yours and the meat is theirs ! Problem solved.. Next year, be sure to call and buy extra tags !

X-Calibre · Post by **X-Calibre** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:16 pm

I remember the first time I went to a bar in search of the fairer sex.......I saw lots of women that night and decided to take my time and pick the most beautiful and aluring woman I could find there. After a few hours the bar closed and I went home alone.......waiting for a trophy has its downside.

B-Logger · Post by **B-Logger** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:22 am

Michigan used to be a one deer state many moons ago. I used to be pretty picky on which deer I shot. So picky, in fact, that I ate my tag several times rather than eating venison.

I do recall one year though. It was the first time I had ever been late for opening day. I was even finishing the sharpening on a couple of broadheads. The sun was up as I was heading for my stand. At that time no tree stands were allowed either. Ground hunting only.

However, only about 5 yards from my stand suddenly 4 deer (2 does and 2 bucks) were running towards me. They were on the opposite side of a creek and I hoped when they went down into the creek I could get in my brush blind. Nothing doing. They came fast.

Long story short, I passed on the does and shot one of the bucks. He had got to the top of the creekbank and stopped broadside at 27 yards. One shot and he rolled into the creek and could not get up.

That was a Bear razorhead shot from a Bear Kodiak Magnum. So my season ended before I even got into the stand. I really didn't mind though because it was a decent buck.

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:41 am

lots of folks wrote: You cant eat antlers!

Mike P wrote: You can't mount backstrap!

Missouri_Hunter · Post by **Missouri_Hunter** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:50 am

Like others have said...if you are looking to put meat in the freezer shoot the first one that gives you a decent shot...but on the other hand if you enjoy being out there then just hunt a few months and let the deer walk....its very enjoyable just being out there..shoot a couple with your camera...glad I don't have to make that decision...it must be hard...

hetichunter · Post by **hetichunter** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:55 pm

Mike P wrote:
lots of folks wrote: You cant eat antlers!

Mike P wrote: You can't mount backstrap!

dats funny.

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