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If You Are Not a Trophy Hunter...

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by LAEqualizer, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. LAEqualizer

    LAEqualizer Die Hard Bowhunter

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    then what are you?

    A. Doe Slayer;)

    B. Average Buck Hunter:eek:

    C. Whatever Comes By (I have kids to feed):D
     
  2. indiana boy

    indiana boy Weekend Warrior

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    I am a trophy hunter. I shoot does because they need shot but I am honestly there for the rack. Just being honest
     
  3. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm just into nice racks.
     
  4. gplant

    gplant Weekend Warrior

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    Average, To many Does shot around me to hunt them. I shoot the Buck I like. Cant be to picky here! I let allot of young bucks walk but as soon as they walk off my land they are doomed! I take one to eat and wait for a good one for my 2nd tag and eat that tag just about every year.
     
  5. Txjourneyman

    Txjourneyman Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I am a deer hunter. Why do I have to be catagorized?
     
  6. Iamyourhuckleberry

    Iamyourhuckleberry Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm just your average guy with a passion for the outdoors, a love for wildlife, and a serious crush on hunting. I shoot em when God sends them-if they make me happy.
     
  7. isaiah

    isaiah Grizzled Veteran

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    i go to fill my freezer first, then i worry about is this deer bigger than the one on my wall. if not, i let him pass.
     
  8. wis_bow_huntr

    wis_bow_huntr Weekend Warrior

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    I try to hold out for a big one as long as possible but if it gets later in the season Ill take a doe and or an average buck. Cant eat the antlers anyway..
     
  9. Brknarrow

    Brknarrow Weekend Warrior

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    I'm between a and b - I like shooting does but will hold off from them in Nov - I like bucks with character that are mature - score means nothing to me
     
  10. brucelanthier

    brucelanthier Grizzled Veteran

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    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Selective Deer Hunter:p
     
  12. brucelanthier

    brucelanthier Grizzled Veteran

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    I edited to say just Hunter. I like to hunt more things than just deer.
     
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    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Fine, LOL

    Selective Hunter:D
     
  14. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    I guess you could call me a trophy hunter. I love to shoot does, but i pass small bucks for the opportunity to harvest a big one....
     
  15. 20yards

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    i have never shot a doe and i never will. i hunt a 700 acre farm and theirs other people on the farm who will shoot them. I will shoot pretty much any buck that has at least 3 on a side.
     
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    Licking Branch Weekend Warrior

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    Wildlife Management Specialist

    :-)
     
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    mudnation 1 Weekend Warrior

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    A for the reason of C and then B when both A and C have been taken care of.
     
  18. Vito

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    Doe slayer who hunts bucks by age, not antlers. I would be very happy with a 4.5 year old 4pt as any buck over 2.5 years old is a "trophy" in my area.
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Not really sure. I am currently hunting hard for a mature buck. If a doe shows herself at the right time I will arrow her. If a good buck shows himself, regardless of age, I will arrow him too. So I am everything I guess.
     
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    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    I let some go and kill them later ....I let some go until next year..... i kill what I want, when I want, to fill the freezer
     

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