MCH Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 I know some answers may depend upon your state's regulations but that's part of the reason I'm asking. Situation: Opening day of Bow Season in your state. You're in your stand at daylight. No deer sightings until 10:00 a.m., when a doe slowly makes her way past your stand. She stops broadside at 20 yards. What do you do? My answer: Dead Deer Walking. October 1st, shouldn't be a buck following, although I'd make sure. Late in the hunt and in Oklahoma we get to harvest 4 deer with bow and only two of which can be bucks. Meat in the freezer and one less tag. You?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunkhannockbowhunter Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? i wouldnt shoot it because on opening day im in a stand that is very like to produce buck sightings and if i shoot the doe then i take the chance of ruining a good buck stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? That's exactly what I'm looking for at that time of the year. My usual plan is to take a couple does early in the season and then wait on a nice buck or two in the November time frame (unless a big one wants to step out before then). In IL I can only shoot 2 bucks over all seasons but can shoot as many does as i have tags for and i can buy archery tags over the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? Being I never taken a deer or anything with a bow I am going to try to take her.Late on in the season I going to hold off.I don't plan on taking a gun this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? Same here! I will be getting a doe tag this year. Only reason is I got a bow. This year will be my first year hunting with a bow. I personally never shot a doe during rifle season and probably never will. I know the doe is more likely carring young. I know its a part of management! Just my personal doing. Does during bow season are not breed yet. So it fair game with the bow. Yeah, I know but they still can get pregnant later, but I know at least now there not! Dead doe! Meat in the freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? Dead doe walking If she's mature, she's down. I like getting the doe out of the way early, so I'm not tempted later. Besides, it does wonders for the confidence level and gets the meat in the freezer. After that, it's the passing game, until Mr. Right comes along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? I'd shoot in a heart beat. I'm not sure how harvesting a doe would ruin the buck stand as you speak. I guess someone should have told the big 8 point my friend shot last year that. He walked down the same trail as the doe my buddy shot that morning, and the buck even sniffed the gut pile. And believe me, he is not the first person to take a buck from the same stand after shooting a doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scrape Maker Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? I'm going to take the shot as long as she doesn't have fawns still nursing.But if they come out in the food plot and the fawn takes a nibble of clover my Muzzy is going to have a nibble too. BACKSTRAPS FOR BREAKFAST!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? I haven't shot a doe in over 5 years now. I've been trying to increase the deer population on my 2 properties. My land is located in a pretty low deer density area. One area averages only 15 deer per sq. mile. Last spring I had 13 deer feeding on a 3 acre plot so I think it is about time to get some doe meat in the freezer. In higher density areas it is actually better on the herd to take the doe early. Less does for the bucks to breed which decreases the breeding stress on bucks. With less does you will actually see a shorter rut period for the bucks but during that time you might see an increase in rut behavior. With a better doe:buck ratio the bucks will respond better to mock scrapes and calling (rattling/grunting). With less does during the colder period there is also less stress of food shortage. So from a QDM standpoint the earlier the does are taken the better for the overall heard. Like others have said during the early season more than likely the bucks won't be following the does at this time so there is less likelyhood of spooking a buck when shooting the doe. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? No hesitation here. I'm letting fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? Since I'll be breaking in my new Switchback, it would be a dead deer!!!!!! I didn't shoot any does off our area last year so I've already decided to take the first mature deer I get a good shot at, buck or doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? first things first in oklahoma and it is opening day and no meat in the freezer. next answer look behind her andmake sure there is no monster buck on an early cruise for an early doe in esterous and yes i have seen that here in oklahoma and a buddy of mine had a video which i think i have or maybe nothe was breeding with her and tending her and he was a monster. sorry i kind of got off line there lol. anyways if there is no monster p&y buck behind her i thump her no brainer there all,.meat inthe freezer and i am looking for somefresh strap and loin and marinate them in my favorite stuff and slow cook them on the grill and i have grilled venison steak sandwhich which is top of the world. then i would also take the tenderloin and wrap some bacon on it and then baked potatoes formt he grill and corn on the cobb on the grill. now strap sandwhiches on the night of the kill and the next night the fillet mingon loin wrapped and been in a great terryaki marinade and injhected each one and put in the fridge for 24 hours and for two days eating like a king lol rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? dead deer i mainly shoot does wont pass on a good buck but not after a head after meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? I'd have her home in time for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? As long as the zone I hunt in allows bowhunting for does then she's a "Doe, a deer, a big dead deer", lol. Oct 1st means the rut is still a ways off and I need to take out does when I can to help our QDM program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? It depends. Our Unit (Unit 43) isn't in a T-Zone this year ( ). So, we can't get doe tags like we can when we are in a T-Zone. But, without question, if I have a doe tag, the deer is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bubbles Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? I dont know, it depends which stand im in if i know there would be a buck following then no i wouldnt....dont get me wrong im all up for shooting does but it just depends on the stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? [ QUOTE ] No hesitation here. I'm letting fly! [/ QUOTE ] Same here !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchand99 Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? Can you say "Get the game cart"?It's nice to get that first deer of the season,so you can calm down.Fawns are old enough by hunting season to survive on their own here.I shoot hair with my bow,and muzzleloader.When I pull the .30-06 out,then it's time to trophy hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? For me personally it would depend on where I was hunting...down to the stand location. I have certain stands that are my Trophy stands that I would not want to mess up by taking a deer too early. However, I usually dont hunt these places until the end of October so I probably wouldnt be in one of thoes stands anyways. I think it just depends on what you want from that area you are hunting. Unl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblueraptor Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? let her walk ky starts on sept. 3rd and it would be in the 90's by the time you track her and clean her spoiled meat wait for the bachelor group to come in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? Take the doe. Without a doubt, I'd take the doe. Early in the season like that, chances of a buck following her is not great, still early enough to take a buck later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? i would drop her like a sack of taters. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? In the words of Double Bull Outdoors Archery team. If it's in range and it's in focus. IT'S IN TROUBLE. I am not a trophy hunter, I am an opportunist. If an animal gives me the chance to put meat in the freezer I'm taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Re: Question for ya??? I'd let her walk. I've pretty much adapted a buck only attitude in archery season. Besides, taking the first does I saw would end my season waaaaayyyy to early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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