The_Kat Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Just saw on news nine that the state is trying to reduce the number of buck tags to a 2 buck per year limit! Whata ya think about that??? I think it's a crock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Yep I have to agree...I think it is a crock to... I fill like that there just cutting there own throats by doing it... I know what there trying to do. There trying to get the doe population down. Which is great but I really think they need to go about it a different way. I don't know... I'm afraid it's going to get worst, before it gets better... That's just my 2 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Our doe population in this part of the state is not out of control. Heck, they won't even let us participate in the extra doe days. Call me greedy, but I like the fact that I can shoot a buck during either ml or rifle with my bow and check it in without using a bow tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Cutting the Buck tags down to two is ridiculous. I believe cutting the price of doe tags back to $10 would be more helpful to managing the doe herd. I was born and raised in SE Okla and never saw a problem with the B/D ratio. When the stop selling so many deer tags, they will either increase the price or give us a more liberal limit.. We are allowed a total of 6 deer here, 4 w/Bow , 2 Muzzleloader, 2w/Rifle. What would be the reasoning behind cutting the # of bucks you can kill legally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I actually think it is a good plan. With only two bucks being able to be harvest it might make hunters a little more pickier on what they shoot. The reason I say this--is b/c the number of young bucks shot during the season. All you have to do is go to a check in station/processor and look at all the 1.5 year old bucks shot. It's our own fault---the mentality that I'd rather shoot a 1.5 year old fork horn instead of a mature doe--just b/c it has horns. I also agree the doe tag price should be reduced and the number of doe days should be increased during the regular rifle season. This might help hunters who can only hunt during the week to be able to harvest a mature doe instead of a young buck. Like I said I think it is a good idea but a couple other changes need to be made also. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I agree w/ dogdoc. I could have easily shot 3 bucks this year, but I have restraint....something a lot of Oklahoma hunters don't have. I only shot one though. I think we will see some bigger bucks in the future if it passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! It's not fair to those of us who wish to harvest a buck with each means of harvest. It will make you choose between your rifle, bow, and muzzle loader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEF Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Its been that way here in Illinois for a few years !!! It make you wait for the buck you really want . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] It's not fair to those of us who wish to harvest a buck with each means of harvest. It will make you choose between your rifle, bow, and muzzle loader. [/ QUOTE ] But why do you feel like you NEED to shoot a buck with each weapon? It's very rare for me to see 3 different mature shooter bucks during each of the 3 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I do agree with doc, in that we need more doe days. To me meat is meat. I've killed quite a few mature bucks with great racks. Didnt make em taste any better. My main gripe is that instead of changing the buck regs,,,focus on solutions for doe regs. Next thing you know, you'll have to buy a Buck Archery Tag or a Doe Archery Tag, instead of what we have now. Prolly shoudnt have mentioned that, the ODWC will try to pass it. I try to take at least 2 does each year for freezer fill, and I still get a kick out of hunting them, because any deer killed legally is a trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I would like see a list of the pros and the cons to make my final choice on the matter. Right now it just doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I don't know how to feel about this. I have only ever killed one buck in a season, so to me, it is kinda a moot point. As far as doe days, that should be EVERYDAY during gun and ML season, as it stands, you can only take 1 doe suring each season, so what is the point on having certain days?? I'd really like to see earn a buck instituted, but I know some won't be happy with that either, but do think we can all agree that in certain areas more does need to be taken out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] It's not fair to those of us who wish to harvest a buck with each means of harvest. It will make you choose between your rifle, bow, and muzzle loader. [/ QUOTE ] That is how it is here in Ohio, except we are allowed only 1 buck per year, no matter if you use a bow, shotgun or ML. And all I hear is how great us Ohioans got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] I agree w/ dogdoc. I could have easily shot 3 bucks this year, but I have restraint....something a lot of Oklahoma hunters don't have. I only shot one though. I think we will see some bigger bucks in the future if it passes. [/ QUOTE ] And others may hunt for different reasons than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I agree w/ dogdoc. I could have easily shot 3 bucks this year, but I have restraint....something a lot of Oklahoma hunters don't have. I only shot one though. I think we will see some bigger bucks in the future if it passes. [/ QUOTE ] And others may hunt for different reasons than you. [/ QUOTE ] such as? meat? If for meat there are plenty of does for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] I agree w/ dogdoc. I could have easily shot 3 bucks this year, but I have restraint....something a lot of Oklahoma hunters don't have. I only shot one though. I think we will see some bigger bucks in the future if it passes. [/ QUOTE ] Yep, it's an effective tool to increase the average age of bucks in a deer herd. If that's your goal, or something you would like to see, you should support it. If not, then oppose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I agree w/ dogdoc. I could have easily shot 3 bucks this year, but I have restraint....something a lot of Oklahoma hunters don't have. I only shot one though. I think we will see some bigger bucks in the future if it passes. [/ QUOTE ] And others may hunt for different reasons than you. [/ QUOTE ] such as? meat? If for meat there are plenty of does for that. [/ QUOTE ] True, BUT there are those out there that will kill a small buck, yet let a doe walk. What should be done about THAT???? There are still those that only "trophy" hunt here in the state, how are THEY helpng to balance the herd?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okbwhtr Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Maybe you guys should show up on Jan 9th and cast your vote. Public hearings will be in several parts of the state. Dont gripe unless your willing to make an effort to vote. Actually think you can do it online at wildlifedepartment.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okbwhtr Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! This sint something new. If some of you would attend these meetings this has been talked about plus several other issues. If you get on the wildlife website you will get annual emails with information from the wildlife department. I personally can live with two bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I support it because I would like to see more mature bucks where I hunt,I would also support an antler restriction but that would never pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I'll be at the meeting in Broken Bow on the 9th. I'm against the 3 to 2 proposition. They'll have to give me some good reasons. Other than we need to harvest more does, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest browning32 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Just my two cents, but I would like to see one of MO's regulations come into play here in OK. In the Northern Counties no deer under a 6pt can be taken in any season. Like I said, just my two cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbowman Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! I think it should be a county by county thing. They want does reduced, but in my county we can only kill does on the weekends during rifle season. I didn't see does on the weekend. I saw them during the week but I wasn't allowed to shoot one. If you want to reduce the doe numbers in some counties, you need to make it a county by county thing. Texas has done it that way for years and it has been successful!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! Why not just make every day a doe day? Don't understand the purpose of just weekends........ Hopefully I can make it to the meeting on Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: OKLAHOMANS READ! [ QUOTE ] I think it should be a county by county thing. They want does reduced, but in my county we can only kill does on the weekends during rifle season. I didn't see does on the weekend. I saw them during the week but I wasn't allowed to shoot one. If you want to reduce the doe numbers in some counties, you need to make it a county by county thing. Texas has done it that way for years and it has been successful!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Same here okbowman. That's my main gripe with this proposed change. They seem to be wanting us to harvest more does, yet they exclude my county from the extra doe days. This gets me to thinking that they believe our ratio is more acceptable than other counties. Something that I tend to agree with. Therefore, I'd like to see my buck harvest remain the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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