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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 21, 2022 18:40:16 GMT -5
Sat in these frigid temps 18 feet up archery hunting in the SRAs from 2 o'clock till dark. Saw 11 doe and a 6 point. I had 5 come past me at 5 o'clock, but I am looking for a doe without fawns. Unfortunately, the two mommas both had little ones with them. It was cold but a heck of a late season hunt. They were moving this afternoon.
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 22, 2022 8:01:15 GMT -5
Took the morning off but plan to sit the same tree tonight. 25 for high so it should be a bit more comfortable but cold enough for good movement.
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Post by cspot on Jan 22, 2022 8:57:00 GMT -5
This time shoot the fawn. Then you don't have to worry about shooting a doe with fawns. LOL.
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Post by davet on Jan 22, 2022 9:44:29 GMT -5
Fawn's are small......harder to hit......
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 22, 2022 9:49:55 GMT -5
I think one of the deer I saw yesterday was a shed buck.
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Post by bushmaster on Jan 22, 2022 11:25:20 GMT -5
Shoot the fawn they eat better.
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Post by dennyf on Jan 22, 2022 11:51:10 GMT -5
And easier to drag. Follow us old chits for more useful tips.
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Post by Dutch on Jan 22, 2022 17:42:38 GMT -5
Really don't know why people worry about shooting a doe with fawns.
Did Disney get to some of you? LOL
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 22, 2022 18:06:43 GMT -5
Really don't know why people worry about shooting a doe with fawns. Did Disney get to some of you? LOL I am getting soft in my old age I guess. At least I try to shoot one every year. When is the last time you shot one? |
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 22, 2022 18:07:16 GMT -5
I ended up seeing the same 5 as yesterday. This time they skirted me and I wasn't able to be tempted.
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Post by Dutch on Jan 22, 2022 23:47:51 GMT -5
Really don't know why people worry about shooting a doe with fawns. Did Disney get to some of you? LOL I am getting soft in my old age I guess. At least I try to shoot one every year. When is the last time you shot one? Our deer population is not that high, plus, we are bordered by a state forest DMAP area, which is one reason why our population is low. |
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Post by Loggy on Jan 23, 2022 8:00:25 GMT -5
Agree on the youngins eating better as Bushy posted!! The year I killed my young PA Elk I also shot a young first year deer in PA last day regular season. Between the 2...some of the best eatin ever!
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Post by dennyf on Jan 23, 2022 10:56:49 GMT -5
Since I started shooting baldies in 1986, the majority have been little duffers. Especially if I'd already taken a buck that year. Have a lot of the buck ground up for use in meatloaf and meatballs, save the does for tender eatin' meat.
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Post by moosemike on Jan 24, 2022 8:45:32 GMT -5
I am getting soft in my old age I guess. At least I try to shoot one every year. When is the last time you shot one? Our deer population is not that high, plus, we are bordered by a state forest DMAP area, which is one reason why our population is low. Speaking of which, how does one go about obtaining DMAP tags? |
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Jan 24, 2022 9:10:13 GMT -5
Our deer population is not that high, plus, we are bordered by a state forest DMAP area, which is one reason why our population is low. Speaking of which, how does one go about obtaining DMAP tags? You buy them when you purchase your hunting license, either online or through a POS. Take a little research first. You need to find out where they are located and the unit number, there's a map. I think you can buy up to two per unit? The kicker is, if you want one your best bet is getting it through the internet. You'll need to stay up late Sunday night and purchase your licenses and any DMAPs as soon as they go on sale, they go fast. This is one of the reasons I'm not in favor of doing away with the County Treasurer, along with mail in applications for purchasing doe licenses. |
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Post by fleroo on Jan 24, 2022 9:27:47 GMT -5
When I had the heart to shoot a lass, I'd do the same. Problem I was encountering quite a few times, the little sh!ts were apparently trying to gain some independence, and not hang on momma's tit. Drop momma, and they'd show up.
Did it for years. I simply cannot do it any longer. Not "Disney'fied", but just can't do it.
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Post by davet on Jan 24, 2022 11:55:46 GMT -5
When I had the heart to shoot a lass, I'd do the same. Problem I was encountering quite a few times, the little sh!ts were apparently trying to gain some independence, and not hang on momma's tit. Drop momma, and they'd show up. Did it for years. I simply cannot do it any longer. Not "Disney'fied", but just can't do it. Ya need more tags. |
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