kraabel2003 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 What is going to be considered a shooter for you this coming season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well the first mature doe that walks in on me is going in the freezer, I need some meat lol...as far as a buck in concerned that will just depend on the circumstance...you know sometimes to can just tell a buck is the one you want to take even if he is not a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 if you check my post in the photo room, either of those 2 bucks i'll shoot, anything less i'll more then likely pass. And like mule said, i'll put the first nice doe that walks by in the freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 whitetail.. 150 class for bow 160+ for gun any buck inside the ears and 8pt is walking as a rule here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 A shooter blacktail deer to me is a mature deer, doe or buck. Around here we have a lot of genetic 2x2's, so as long as they are 3 1/2 or older, they are keepers. If I see anything better however, I will try to hold out for that particular buck. We've been trying to take as many mature 2x2's in resent years that we can, hoping to improve the genetic pool in our area, and it does seem to be working to some extent. We are now seeing blacktail with some brow-tines, at least and the odd 3x3, 4x4 and up:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Any deer that comes within range this year. Buck or doe. I'm thirsty for blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy617 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 anything that walks under my stand!!!! i haven't killed one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Anything that comes by except fawns or not even 1 year old deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwlacy Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 In Michigan I'd like to hold out for a 3 year old buck or older. Not too concerned about score, but a 3 year old where I hunt should be around 130. In Iowa I'm not sure. I would like to take a buck larger than anything I've shot around home, so I'm looking for at least a 140. I'll also shoot 2 or 3 does for the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Well, i've never killed a buck with a bow, so i wont be incredibly picky. But it really just depends on circumstances for whether i'll shoot a young buck or not. I've actually passed on a bunch of young legal bucks because they werent what i wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I let you know when it happens. It will depend alot on the whitetail activity in our area. If we have some decent bucks move in I'll be holding out. I hate to be specific though, I've had the moment dictate what a shooter was more than once. LOL Good luck all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 for me it is one I can take cleanly and confidently. I won't stretch for a marginal shot regardless, there is always tomorrow;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 On my home farm any buck is a shooter but im gonna pass on spikes and forkers. On my buddy jakes farm, the deer has to be 125 inches or better to shoot. At the 450, the buck has to be outside the ears and atleast look to be a 3 1/2 year old. At the 80, the buck has to have 8 points and atleast be a 2 1/2 year old. And anywhere I go a mature doe is a dead doe -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 For bow, really have not decided yet. Looking at the new laws here where 3 does a day are allowed on through ALL our seasons, I know the herd is going to be wiped out almost to total eradication:(. Thinking seriously that I may go on and whack a doe or two with the bow, I know if I dont they will only end up getting whacked come gun season by the shooters across the river from us who hold the brown its down mentality. Far as bucks go, has not really been any around to say, typically I would try to hold off for a 3.5 year old or better, but am thinking I may shoot the first non yearling or button buck I have an opportunity on since at this point there really has not been any bucks around. Afraid the only way for the deer here to ever recover beyond the poor management choices that have been implemented is going to be for the deer to become almost non existant here to the point some of the many who are flooding this area give it up. Sad reality as I see it:(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 im goimg to shoot the first doe for the freezer and than im hopeing to get a nice buck we've seen an 8 a couple of fours and a 5 point on the camras, but around here any deer that has three points on one side is a shooter and as close that our lease is to the other leases is hard to let them get to be realy big souse if you let them walk the other people on the other leases wont, hoping when the rut comes in we might get a good drifter come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Well Since I dont have a ton of time to spend this season, and I have never shot a buck with my bow I will take a legal buck that walks by. IT dosent matter really to me how big he is as long as he is legal and is at least a 2 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 a shooter for me has 2 meanings. one is the first doe i can take cleanly for my freezer. the second shooter is a 150 class or above buck. i will be passing all bucks under 150 no matter what. had to pass 140 class 8 point last year 3 times i do have the patience. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Here in MS it will be does (up to 3 of them) and mature bucks. While I'm in Iowa it will be mature bucks in the 150 or better class range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Here in MS it will be does (up to 3 of them) and mature bucks. While I'm in Iowa it will be mature bucks in the 150 or better class range. coming to Iowa again? let me know where you will be at. i might make a trip to see ya. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Well my response has changed greatly from last year to this year. I am actually thinking that this might be the first year that i don't care if i shoot a buck or not. I have alot of chances at good bucks this year so i think this is how i am going to break it down. I am bowhunting, gun, and muzzleloader hunting all in IL this year plus we have a late season hunt scheduled in Pike County, IL. Going to be a good year i hope. This will be my first year that i can actually say that i am going to try and trophy hunt. I am sure i will take numersous does this year also. Bow season - 125" + Gun/Muzzleloader - 140" + MI Gun/Bow - Any ( This is a hunt with my dad and brothers on state land so it is mainly for the memories ) Pike county hunt - 150" + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Anything with Backstraps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 On the main ranch I hunt, which is 4 hours away, I'm looking for a 130 minimum for bow and 150 minimum for rifle. Plus the bucks need to be at least 4.5 years old. I'll also take two mature does with either bow or rifle. I just picked up another small place (255 acres) that's 5 miles from where I live. I'm planning to hunt it during the week before and after work. I really don't know what to expect from it, so I probably won't shoot anything there unless it's a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hoping for a good mature does, but since we are earn-a-buck I take what I can. For bucks it all depends. Early in the season I tend to let a lot more go. It depends a lot on what I am seeing. I like to break the ice early with whatever and get some meat in the freezer, beacause feeding the family is my main concern, a trophy buck is second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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