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Anybody else pretty much give up deer hunting?
Anybody else pretty much give up deer hunting?
Started by jakesdad, January 03, 2014, 03:57:23 PM
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JuniorPre 360
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Re: Anybody else pretty much give up deer hunting?
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January 13, 2014, 10:56:11 PM
I don't really like it too much. But the area we hunt, my dad has been hunting there since he was 14. It's the little bit of peace and quiet he gets away from the hectic life. I mainly go to help him drag his deer and brush for him. Best memories of my life were made in them mountains with him. But I wouldn't really say I'm a deer hunter.
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#46
January 13, 2014, 11:26:36 PM
I still love them both equally. Running dogs is my thing now. Don't stand hunt much except in bow and muzzleloader.
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January 14, 2014, 10:41:45 AM
I still hunt for the meet but television is completely ruined deer hunting! 10 years ago you didn't hear people run around Blurton off crap about how many inches this was or that was. I just hope TV doesn't ruin turkey hunting! I know in Indiana we have a low success rate. I know a lot of people that have turkey hunted but can't stand the sport because it's hard and gave up because of their lack of success. I'm with ya, people look at me like I'm crazy because if I had to pick one thing and only one thing that it be spring turkeys!!
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January 14, 2014, 11:08:30 AM
I quit when the season goes out. I love it. I sure don't pay any attention to what the nerds on tv are doing. I agree though that the hunting shows have caused a lot of people to become instant experts on a variety of subjects.
I am glad it's over. We process all of our own and it becomes work. Hurry up March.
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January 14, 2014, 11:55:11 AM
Sorry guys I know this is a turkey forum but If I had to give up one it would be turkeys, maybe its because of the limited oppurtunity for turkey hunters in Michigan ( 1 week on public, 2 on private excluding the all May hunt on selceted public areas) or other factors, but predominantly I hunt Public land for deer and outsmarting other hunters and then the deer Have me eaten up. As many here are with turkeys I am always looking for deer sign while turkey hunting. I am already planning new places to hunt for deer next fall and the season just ended Jan 1. I Love buth sports but the deer have my passion, I agree with so many others QDMA nuts forcing their trophy agenda down everyones throats is killing deer hunting across many parts of the country. My 100 inch 9 pt last year on Heavily hunted state land has raised eyebrows of many people who know how hard SE Michigan public land is hunted. To me that is a better trophy than any farm raised lease only 150 inch monster.
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Anybody else pretty much give up deer hunting?
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January 14, 2014, 03:55:50 PM
I go deer hunting if I get the chance but certainly don't waste vacation time on it. It's nice to get deer meat (which I love) but it just doesn't get my blood pumping to dedicate time or energy to "outsmart" or luck into killing one
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January 14, 2014, 04:09:17 PM
I love turkey hunting more than any other species, but I'd be fibbing if I said I didn't enjoy hunting deer, too. I had actually hung up my bow for the season and given up on filling my buck tag. That is, until I went out coyote hunting this past weekend and had the biggest deer I've seen on hoof come within 20 yards. I've been itching to get back out with my bow ever since...
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#52
January 14, 2014, 06:12:55 PM
No way will I give up deer hunting. Love it as well as turkey hunting. Don't hunt turkey in the fall actually like to save mine for the spring. That big buck always get me going. Love to hunt the rut.
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#53
January 26, 2014, 04:39:29 PM
i will give up deer hunting when i am 6 feet under...i live to hunt ducks,geese,grouse turkeys,whitetails and black bears...i love hunting..
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January 27, 2014, 11:56:49 AM
Never....! Ive taken over 300 whitetails and I still love hunting them. It in my blood I guess.
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January 27, 2014, 01:08:56 PM
Not even close....
Lots of places to go, you just have to put a little effort into finding these locations....
With the economy in it's current condition, I have found many places to deer hunt that cost less than a motel room...not the lap of luxury, but beyond good enough....and even an occasional 149" buck in the mix...
But, for sure, turkey is king in the spring!
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January 27, 2014, 02:18:00 PM
Not sure I could give up deer hunting...maybe the day will come, but I don't see it anytime soon.
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#57
January 27, 2014, 06:13:56 PM
I'll never quit until they bury me. I'm not as mad at them anymore and want to kill every deer that walks anymore. I love turkey hunting, but I eat, sleep, and breathe bowhunting whitetails. If I only had one week of vacation a year to take the toms would get a free pass!
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January 28, 2014, 12:00:02 AM
I am as die hard a deer hunter as I am turkey.... I started hunting in 2010 so I haven't been at it too long, but I doubt I will quit deer or turkey hunting any time soon. It was turkeys that got me into hunting, but deer almost took over now. But I can't wait for this spring... nothing like a gobbler on the roost or calling a lone 2 year old or stalking a henned up bird...
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January 28, 2014, 04:06:12 PM
Not like i use to about the only way I hunt deer now is with dogs .turkey huntin is what I love there is nothing like it to me.
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