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Ethical question

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by resalg, Oct 30, 2017.

  1. resalg

    resalg Newb

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    My trail camera tells me that a doe is in the area that has an arrow stuck in it (not one of mine fortunately!). I have already used both of my doe tags. If I see this doe while hunting and I have a shot.... what should I do? (I can't tell how badly injured it is since the camera records stills, not video)
     
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    I know what I would do, but I'm staying out of this one. :)
     
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    gchs4464 Weekend Warrior

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    Call the game warden and let him know the situation I bet money he’ll tell you to kill it and tag it for you


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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I concur call a warden first before doing anything decision wise.
     
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    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would definitely call the game warden before shooting it.

    Where is the deer hit? another option might be to look for a rehab group that might be able to capture the deer and remove the arrow and be able to release the deer in the future.
     
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    This every time. It pays to do the right thing


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  8. resalg

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    Wow. Call the game warden ahead of time and let him decide. What a simple and obvious solution. I'm an idiot! Thanks guys! I'll call tonight.
     
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    Can you post the photo of the deer with the arrow stuck in it?
     
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  11. resalg

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    I'd rather not. Google "deer with arrow in it" and you'll get a huge number of pictures used by anti-hunters to promote their agenda. I'd rather not have this one added to it. In about 20 years of hunting this is the first I've seen this. Or I should say, that I or my trail camera have seen this.
     
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    Its a tough choice to make, but heed on the side of caution and report this to your local warden/DNR. They might even supply you with a tag to help this poor doe. It's not worth loosing your license over.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Why not invite a friend with a tag to fill with the stipulation on the doe you want taken?
     
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    Call game warden. Also coyotes have to eat too.
     
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    Picture?
     
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    takemrarely Weekend Warrior

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    Good call on not posting the pic.....it happens, you can't hide it, but you don't need to broadcast it either

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