wtnhunt Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Been hearing shots around the area, and a bit earlier on kind of figured maybe someone was coyote hunting or something. Usually 1 or 2 shots, sometimes maybe 3. Not enough to sound like anyone really target practicing, but not always from the same places either, and most often later on in the afternoons like right before dark when the deer are moving. Seem to be hearing more rifle shots this year during the archery season, then I can recall ever hearing in seasons past. This close to the firearms seasons opening up for deer though, I am really thinking it probably is not anyone hunting yotes where they would deer hunt. You guys think it is poaching going on or is there a logical reason I am not considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Could it be squirrel hunting. Just an idea. But i have been noticing alot of rifle shots while hunting also. There is a gone range about a half mile away and we hear shots from that all the time. But these shots are coming from different places. And i know dang well it aint no .22. Alot of shotguns but i sure hope there only shooting squirrels or turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Nope, dont think so. Not unless they are squirrel hunting with larger caliber rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missouri hunter Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season I have been hearing quite a few. Keep in mind you are in the country and it is that time of year. If they are gun hunters only, they are getting excited as can be and may just be popping off a few rounds here and there to make sure their scopes are still on or what have you. Single shots close to me would bother, that sounds more like poaching........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3whunt Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season could be after hogs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season man to the people around here, rifle season is whenever they see a deer...it sucks but its almost impossible for them to get caught when we only have 1 wildlife officer in the whole county Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Some Possibilities: Small Game Season? Muzzleloader Season? The shots that are the most in question for me are the ones just before dark. Most target shooters or people sighting in their rifles for the season ussually dont wait until just before last light I know when you start hearing shots around here during the first week of Bow season, just before dark, it's awefully hard to believe someones punching paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Do game check-in station managers even check to see if an entry and exit wound looks like a bullet hole? I've wondered about that. How would they know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Pretty common around these parts. Dang poachers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season I have had 2 occassions last week where I heard this while on stand but the patterns were definately sight-in the rifle/ML. I know one of the guys and KNOW he aint poaching, the other guy not so well but it was 3 shots with even time breaks and that was it. I would be very suspicious of poaching in your case... To be honest I would not of thought of yote hunting. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season In our wonderful state they have a three day rifle season for Jr.'s & Sr.'s, it was last weekend. But they also have a week of muzzleloader season, ALL THROWN INTO THE ARCHERY SEASON!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Doubt these are squirrel hunters. I can tell the difference in a .22 and a large caliber rifle, and the shots I have been hearing are not a .22. Our first youth rifle hunt opens today and ends tomorrow. Around here, you know the day before rifle opens. I am usually out hunting with bow the Friday before our rifle season opens, and from about mid afternoon on until just after dark you will hear the last minute guys getting their scopes sighted in or checked out. Really dont think that is what I am hearing, but could be wrong. [ QUOTE ] The shots that are the most in question for me are the ones just before dark. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah Gary, that is what gets me and some times I have heard just single shots, but a few times it has been more than one. People know that there is only one game warden for this entire county and he is stretched thin. Really I first wanted to think someone was hunting yotes, but the closer it gets to the rifle opener here, the more I am doubting that is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Any crop damage tags around you william? We used to use rifles through the bow season on one piece of ground that i worked. Place had WAY to many does(we had 80 tags) buck to doe had to be 1-10. Most of our shots where 1-4 before dark. Depends if the deer stand around after the first shot. Groundhogs are another option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season VERY common around these parts. Almost an everyday occurence. Between July and November, you can just about count on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisArcher Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season i went out this morning and all i heard were gun shots....but today was opening duck and goose season could that be it?...im kinda used to gunshots while hunting because we live by National Guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season Guess it might be possible it could be crop damage permits on some of the neighboring farms Aaron. Never thought of that, and honestly not sure if any have been issued around here. Duck hunters behind me on opening day sounds like WWIII. Definitely not shotguns or duck hunters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Re: rifle shots during archery season too many bowhunters out there for them to be poachhing deer with a rifle, to loud and attracts to much attention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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