So I am not sure what the rules are elsewhere but I know here in Missouri you are not allowed to shoot a buck still in velvet I am not certain of the reason behind it and I dont see what the big deal is of why I keep hearing about people wanting to shoot a buck that is still in velvet other than the fact that it is something that is not supposed to be done so can someone enlighten me why it is illegal and what is your thoughts on velveted deer Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
That rule makes no sense and is almost hard to believe. If they don't want people to shoot bucks in velvet maybe they should wait till later in the year to open archery season.
I would have to guess that they are trying to make it harder on poachers who would illegally shoot a big velvet buck at night or before season (or both) and then pass that buck off as a legal kill. At least if they have to be hard bone it eliminates some percentage of the poaching opportunities that can be passed off as a legal kill. I'm not saying I agree with it but this is the explanation that would make some sense to me. Otherwise it makes zero sense. Wouldn't bother me much cause I have no desire to kill a velvet whitetail. If I get a chance at a shooter that is still in velvet I won't pass him because of it but I'd much rather he be hard bone... but that's just me.
Interesting. I live/hunt in MO & didn't know that. Thanks. I'm going to look more into it. Doesn't make a lot of sense. Just last year some guy posted a video killing a buck in velvet in early season MO hunting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Ok ladies and gentlemen I had been miss informed about velveted deer in Missouri you are allowed to take them but they have to be registered with the conservation if they are going to be mounted Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
