magnatecsteve Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Ok, just curious as to what is your goal for this year? Who all is waiting for a record class deer, who has actually been watching and patterning a specific deer, what are some of your guys' "minimum" size requirements, who is just looking for anything with horns..maybe your first deer..... For the past several years I have put my limit on an 8 point minimum. Basically I know when I see a deer if he is too small for me. I have spent a couple seasons trophy hunting. Last year I hunted a specific buck and ended up getting a shot. This year may be interupted alot due to me having to move during the first week of November , but I do have my eye on a nice 8 point about 130 class with perfect symetry. So, lets hear what you guys are shooting for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPGS22 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I just started manageing my land for trophy whitetail three years ago so I shoot eight points or better usually 130 class or higher too. If I want meat I go with some doe. I've patterned a hugh 9 point that goes over 150 so opening day is Sept. 30 we will see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I would like to get a P&Y buck with my bow this year, I hope I get to see one in the woods. I nice 8 would be just as nice! I want a wall hanger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lobsterman Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... well, im not too picky when hunting for the freezer, pretty much anything goes in my book.....well except a real small fawn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... well im holding out for the first shot i can get, i know that i'l kill a doe or two first to get meat in the freezer than after il go after the buck, might be during the rut, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmarti Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Now I do hold out for 150", but many years I wanted the meat in the freezer and to concentrate on getting the kids a deer. Now I can just relax and work for horns. I still respect anyone's right to take any deer legally. Do what you enjoy, as long as you are within the regs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... When looking for a Buck to shoot it has to be at least 8 pts with a nice spread. Does i look for a 2 1/2 year old with nice size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I am hunting for some meat right now. I know where some does are at and plan on taking one tomorrow or tuesday. But after that I will be going after some horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... My goal is P & Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I am wanting a specific deer, but I will be honest whatever comes under my stand is pretty much going to get an arrow. The land owner told me to shoot ALL the deer!! And If I wont he will get someone who will. I guess he is fed up with the crop damage! he is older and has no good feelings towards deer!So I am going to take them ALL! If I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I usually take the first deer I see (within reason) to get meat in the freezer. This year I'am playing the game a little different. I've got 2 deer ( 8 & 10 ) that I'am going to try and harvest. Both look to be over 130". I will give them my first two weeks, then I'am back to hunting the meat deer. I get one in the freezer, then I start hunting for the large racks. This will proable be the first year since I have been bow hunting that I won't kill one on opening day. I have been bow hunting for 9 years now. My streak has to end so time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Lots of days in the field are first and foremost. Then it's some does for the freezer. And any buck I will attempt to shoot must be no smaller than what I've already got, so it must be at least 140" and at least 3 1/2 yrs old, but preferbly older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... My first is always a nice doe....Later on in the season the bucks start going insane, then i start in after them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I havent shot a buck in 2 years and never got a buck with my bow so if I see any size buck I am going to take it unless its at one of the farms I hunt were its qdm. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... usually will take a doe with my bow at the first of season and then begin to be a little more selective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Well??...Im in that boat!!...passed on a 130 class 10 pt. Hoping to connect on something a bit bigger than my best bow kill on my wall now. [image]http://[/image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I have no great expectations this year. It's a new area for me to hunt entirely except for a guided hunt that I go on every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Honestly have to say it does not look too good here this year, despite the dozens of bucks I have passed up over the past several years. Just not seeing the kind of deer we were seeing here up to 3-4 years ago. Would like to hold out for a good solid 8 pointer beyond its ears, but realistically the odds dont look too good. Have gotten pics of only one or maybe two different bucks that I considered shooters all year long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Any clues as to why you are not seeing deer like you had been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... If I get a record class deer that is great, but I am not holding out for one. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... P&Y minimum. Hopefully mid 130's or better, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luckyman4 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Any adult doe gets a ride in the truck, but for bucks, I'll be trying to hold out for something mature. Don't like to put a minimum # of points b/c there are old 6-points and young 8-points, and young 8-points become old 10's or larger. Let my first buck walk last year, but that was only a spike. If I can keep myself from thinking about grilled tenderloin when a young buck walks by, he might live till next year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... Not really a minsize but won't shoot a buck less than 4 yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy35 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... i've seen some pretty nice bucks around some of the areas i hunt this year. a few over 140 easy. i want one of those but a 125 inch 8 pt is going to be hard to pass. i ve seen some of them too, and they look pretty young, one more year for them would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Re: Who\'s holding out.... I've not scouted at all this year what with the new baby and all. I think I have to go with my gut on this season and just hunt as much as possible. I know most of the areas by now and have a pretty good idea of what's there as far as travel routes. I will take whatever goes close enough to my stand and considering I have a 50 yard pin that's just begging to be used, I might have some supper on the table more often than before. I won't shoot a fawn because that's just a waste of a tag but if they are a good table size then it's going down if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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