^This^ is my approach on Property #2. On Property #1 I have at least 3 bucks I will shoot if they come in. There are not many does on this property and the Landowner wants deer taken out. When I travel out of town, I will be looking to shoot a Mature Buck.
Can't eat horn. Freezer first for me. Don't get me wrong if there's a big buck standing in front of me than I'll do my part but I'm not gonna pass up shot for a maybe. As the saying goes "A deer in the freezer is worth two in the woods"...... or something like that.
We always seem to have meat in the freezer from getting a doe or buck from the previous gun season or bow season. Its my dad, grandpa and myself so us getting 2 deer lasts us a long time. I personally don't care for venison steak that much so I like getting the sausages, hot dogs, bologna etc made. With that said, for the past how many years say 10 years I've literally was a horn hunter. I'm 33 years old and have only shot a couple deer with the bow but have had lots of different opportunites to shoot smaller bucks but I didn't. My goal really is to get something that scores 140+ and in the area I hunt we can get those but not loaded with them. 3 years ago was the most recent opportunity but I blew it and to this day it still bothers me and hurts because that deer suffered. This year I have my new bow as I have essentially started fresh this year. I don't just practicing a month before season now. I have been practicing all year long atleast 2 times a week. I am 100x better shot than a use to be and my killing range has gone out to 40 yards now. When I get that opportunity this year i'm going to make it count! I might lower my antler standards this year to a nice 8pt or bigger but i'll make that decision when it presents itself. My next bow buck will mean a lot to me as I've put in the time and have the passion and respect for this animal.
Those are some great bucks man and honestly anything I take with my bow is a trophy you did great and thanks for sharing.
Redeem yourself and go take a nice one man I hope you get plenty more chances at the right deer and with practice we cant go wrong and you have been at ot all year its definitely gonna pay off good luck to you sir
My only goal is to enjoy my time outdoors with friends. I don't have a target buck. If I get a good one that's great. If I kill a few does for the freezer I'm good with that too. Still, some of my best seasons have ended in tag soup.
I wish I had friends to hunt with I go at it alone man but I have one friend thats always with me and thats God without him nothing is possible man thanks for sharing
