The last couple of years I deer hunted the wife gave instructions the night before “Don’t be bringing something home with antlers, we want only doe meat which taste a heck of a lot better than any buck meat! Your wish is my command! ❤
Excellent point. I don't care about "trophies", only "do I have enough meet in my freezer?" For those who hunt for food, and you want to fill your tags and freezer, "Bow season is Doe season, Gun season is buck season." Let the bucks go during Bow season. If you fill your "either sex" (buck) tags in bow season, your done for the year depending on the region and laws. Where I live I'm only allowed 3 bucks per year, and during gun season does are off limits except for two Saturdays and the last week of the season. And I see more does than bucks most seasons. It's just math, and I want to fill my freezer.
all deer tags are purchased and issued to an individual, they are not community property and neither is the deer you decide to hang that tag on, that tags is special, deer in my state are considered public property owned by the state, once you fix a tag to the deer it becomes private property. you and you alone get to decide when to take a deer. all deer worthy of wearing your tag should never be looked down on or shamed. its disrespectful for the life taken, and the critters we hunt deserve our up most respect. i want to see everyone succeed in the deer woods, wether its a 60 pound yearling a 6 year old nanny doe or a booner, congrats to all and well done. shot what makes ya happy, thats why we are hunting in the first place, the joy of it,
We get enough guff from non and anti hunters,we shouldn’t have to deal with it from people who share our sport. Anyone who does is basically a woodland troll. Ignore the judgmental and jealous idiots.
@BrianM-44041 That used to be true. Not so much now. Most people won't shoot doe now. I'd say at least 70% of hunters under 60 wouldn't even hunt deer if they didn't have antlers. That's why more and more states are having to force hunters to take doe to earn a buck.
i think what it boils down to, is that the guys who do it are insecure. they do it to make themselves seem better, and they're most likely the ones that aren't shooting giants. they're the average guys shooting average deer. it's one of the main reasons i don't post my harvests on youtube.
I don't care one way or the other. I don't know why people show off their kill in the first place. I hunt for myself and I don't tell anybody unless they ask.
I remember seeing Fred Bear with spike bucks and smaller racked bucks that he shot. I just abandoned tree stands, and I'm here to tell you that hunting on the ground is so much harder. I also shoot a longbow. I love the challenge. I've heard people say that they would shoot a doe with a longbow, but not a buck. No doubt, for fear of missing. So, is the doe's life not as valuable as the buck's? The status quo is really weird these days. If it's legal, I'm in!
Agree! My fellow hunters celebrate success as "whatever you shoot is your business." Unfortunately our celebrity hunter shows give us the impression that all the giants that they kill are running every where and in many cases create envy by some. Hope the trend changes.
Hunting and fishing are supposed to be fun and relaxing. It’s a great excuse to get out and get some fresh air, maybe you’ll get something, maybe not. People need to get a life.
I have much respect for Animals, and it really bothers me to hear of animals being abused, but I am a realist, and I understand Nature. Hunters don't abuse animals, hunters help keep the animal world in check, and that's a good thing, I don't hunt but I respect hunters, real hunters not the trash that pretend to be hunters and go out and shoot up road signs.
Every part of the debate is individual. My cousin's idea of a trophy is 170+ inches My coworker got his first deer Sunday. It was a 7 pt not even 100". Dude was ecstatic. Brought it by the house n I taught him how to butcher it. That deer was as good a trophy to him as anything ive ever gotten.
I let my freezer decide what hunter I am that day. If it's full, I'm picky looking for mossy cod. Half full, I let what tags I hold decide. When on low If it's brown it's down. Simple rules
I do not have the monies or time to hunt in in other states. I hunt public land and friends property. All low deer numbers. I love hunting. My dad said take what the ground gives you. If its a doe or spike be happy.
I don’t pursue antlers, they are just incidental to my deer hunting. If a big buck comes out, sure I will take it, but Doe meat is some of the best table fare out there, and so if I see a meaty doe I am happy to bring some great eating home to my family
Hunting in general has become commercialized real world hunting is not the hunting hand fed deer in high fence areas that is not even considered hunting
Big deer, small deer. As long as it's legal, who cares? It's like arguing about whether a regular can of beer is better than a tall boy. It's just plain stupid.
I've been hunting for decades and a l have few wall hangers but l'll take what the good Lord puts in front of me to feed my family . If anyone tries to say anything like he's to small l ask them if they want an Antler Sandwich
Im proud to say im a meat hunter. iv been lucky, and iv taken some nice bucks, but i wasn't waiting for them filling my freezer comes first if I get a set of antlers with it even better
In love nature and the outdoors i emerse myself into it the hunt in itself is amazing, i hunt for meat of course a trophy is cool but im not in it for that never have been, any deer harvested by amyone is a job well done. We all are out there together we have enough people against hunters, trappers, fishermen. Why would any other hunter decide to divide us and out another fellow outdoorsman or outdoorswoman down thats ridiculous. When i was a young boy hinters stood together congradulating one another , we need to go back to the roots of what hunting and being outdoors is all about. Enjoy it have fun be safe and learn to get along
Why do hunters want to kill big bucks? Only one reason that I can think of! Killing big bucks don't make you a better hunter, it just makes you a boring braggart!
Everyone watch’s tv sees only big bucks shot everyone is competitive and only wants big buck. Competition aka pride hmmm some book said something about pride but that was lost years ago
Any deer is a good deer as long as its legai
You can’t eat antlers!
I was just coming to say that very thing, I’ve never eaten antlers.
The ladies I work with asked me for deer antlers for their dogs to chew. They found antlers at a Pet store and were around $25 for a 4" piece!
Dumbest slogan ever
Sure ya can i just dont recommend it
Antlered or Not, They are All just walking bags of JERKY To Me !!! 🤤
I make my own.
What about the people who just hunt for meat!!steaks are steaks!!!
The last couple of years I deer hunted the wife gave instructions the night before “Don’t be bringing something home with antlers, we want only doe meat which taste a heck of a lot better than any buck meat! Your wish is my command! ❤
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And as cool as big antlers are, they are not great on the grill.😂
Been hunting for over 40 years, have never been a trophy hunter,hunted with family and always had a great time
Excellent point. I don't care about "trophies", only "do I have enough meet in my freezer?" For those who hunt for food, and you want to fill your tags and freezer, "Bow season is Doe season, Gun season is buck season." Let the bucks go during Bow season. If you fill your "either sex" (buck) tags in bow season, your done for the year depending on the region and laws. Where I live I'm only allowed 3 bucks per year, and during gun season does are off limits except for two Saturdays and the last week of the season. And I see more does than bucks most seasons. It's just math, and I want to fill my freezer.
all deer tags are purchased and issued to an individual, they are not community property and neither is the deer you decide to hang that tag on, that tags is special, deer in my state are considered public property owned by the state, once you fix a tag to the deer it becomes private property. you and you alone get to decide when to take a deer. all deer worthy of wearing your tag should never be looked down on or shamed. its disrespectful for the life taken, and the critters we hunt deserve our up most respect. i want to see everyone succeed in the deer woods, wether its a 60 pound yearling a 6 year old nanny doe or a booner, congrats to all and well done. shot what makes ya happy, thats why we are hunting in the first place, the joy of it,
We get enough guff from non and anti hunters,we shouldn’t have to deal with it from people who share our sport. Anyone who does is basically a woodland troll. Ignore the judgmental and jealous idiots.
Deer shaming wouldn't happen if people were actually hunting instead of trophy poaching.
What is trophy poaching
@jeffjames9568 Antler hunting
Absolutely! Hunters measuring dicks.
Most people hunt for meat regardless of whether or not they keep antlers.
@BrianM-44041 That used to be true. Not so much now. Most people won't shoot doe now. I'd say at least 70% of hunters under 60 wouldn't even hunt deer if they didn't have antlers. That's why more and more states are having to force hunters to take doe to earn a buck.
i think what it boils down to, is that the guys who do it are insecure. they do it to make themselves seem better, and they're most likely the ones that aren't shooting giants. they're the average guys shooting average deer. it's one of the main reasons i don't post my harvests on youtube.
I am into the Tracking and Stalling but I get a little ozzy when I see blood...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu LoL
I hunt for food and so do most of the people I know I don't know how it was ever made into a spot when it is about survival not sport
I don't care one way or the other. I don't know why people show off their kill in the first place. I hunt for myself and I don't tell anybody unless they ask.
I tell my know-it-all uncle, you can't eat the antlers!
Perfectly said!
I remember seeing Fred Bear with spike bucks and smaller racked bucks that he shot. I just abandoned tree stands, and I'm here to tell you that hunting on the ground is so much harder. I also shoot a longbow. I love the challenge. I've heard people say that they would shoot a doe with a longbow, but not a buck. No doubt, for fear of missing. So, is the doe's life not as valuable as the buck's? The status quo is really weird these days. If it's legal, I'm in!
Couldn't agree more buddy!
Agree! My fellow hunters celebrate success as "whatever you shoot is your business." Unfortunately our celebrity hunter shows give us the impression that all the giants that they kill are running every where and in many cases create envy by some. Hope the trend changes.
Hunting and fishing are supposed to be fun and relaxing. It’s a great excuse to get out and get some fresh air, maybe you’ll get something, maybe not. People need to get a life.
"Im of the opinion the guy/gal with the fish on, or trailing that deer at night,gets precedence" 🙏
I have much respect for Animals, and it really bothers me to hear of animals being abused, but I am a realist, and I understand Nature. Hunters don't abuse animals, hunters help keep the animal world in check, and that's a good thing, I don't hunt but I respect hunters, real hunters not the trash that pretend to be hunters and go out and shoot up road signs.
Every part of the debate is individual. My cousin's idea of a trophy is 170+ inches
My coworker got his first deer Sunday. It was a 7 pt not even 100". Dude was ecstatic. Brought it by the house n I taught him how to butcher it.
That deer was as good a trophy to him as anything ive ever gotten.
Hilarious I just told a young lady today to hell with what anyone thinks antlers are a bonus
I let my freezer decide what hunter I am that day. If it's full, I'm picky looking for mossy cod. Half full, I let what tags I hold decide. When on low If it's brown it's down. Simple rules
I do not have the monies or time to hunt in in other states. I hunt public land and friends property. All low deer numbers. I love hunting. My dad said take what the ground gives you. If its a doe or spike be happy.
I don’t pursue antlers, they are just incidental to my deer hunting. If a big buck comes out, sure I will take it, but Doe meat is some of the best table fare out there, and so if I see a meaty doe I am happy to bring some great eating home to my family
Hunting in general has become commercialized real world hunting is not the hunting hand fed deer in high fence areas that is not even considered hunting
I live in Florida.
When people rag us about the size of our deer I remind them that the fish they catch are the size we use for bait
Well said. Thank you
'Welcome back"?
I didn't go anywhere.
Big deer, small deer. As long as it's legal, who cares? It's like arguing about whether a regular can of beer is better than a tall boy. It's just plain stupid.
I've been hunting for decades and a l have few wall hangers but l'll take what the good Lord puts in front of me to feed my family . If anyone tries to say anything like he's to small l ask them if they want an Antler Sandwich
Im proud to say im a meat hunter. iv been lucky, and iv taken some nice bucks, but i wasn't waiting for them filling my freezer comes first if I get a set of antlers with it even better
Here's a thought, Steve. Without that hefty chip on your shoulder, you might well have had the courage to say, 'Your Opinion isn't shared'.
Enjoy your persuade of happiness and like my Uncle used to say Don't mind the weather let the Wind blow...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu USMC
Like it. Agree with it. Thank you for it.
Absolutely RIGHT ON BRO!
Thank you Steve, well said.
Perfect
Never hunted a deer over feeder or had a name so go get them oh mighty hunter you R!!!
It's just people who think they know all and are the best at running their mouth
In love nature and the outdoors i emerse myself into it the hunt in itself is amazing, i hunt for meat of course a trophy is cool but im not in it for that never have been, any deer harvested by amyone is a job well done. We all are out there together we have enough people against hunters, trappers, fishermen. Why would any other hunter decide to divide us and out another fellow outdoorsman or outdoorswoman down thats ridiculous. When i was a young boy hinters stood together congradulating one another , we need to go back to the roots of what hunting and being outdoors is all about. Enjoy it have fun be safe and learn to get along
ABSOLUTELY 💯👍
Why do hunters want to kill big bucks? Only one reason that I can think of! Killing big bucks don't make you a better hunter, it just makes you a boring braggart!
Nice share! Good points
Fed my 3 sons may does and many small bucks.
Their all trophies happy hunting stay safe
Stop looking to social media for a pat on the back. I don’t need anyone’s congratulations to feel good about my harvests.
Thank you
Totally agree
Everyone watch’s tv sees only big bucks shot everyone is competitive and only wants big buck. Competition aka pride hmmm some book said something about pride but that was lost years ago
Social media and metrosexual flexing ruined hunting and is ruining bass fishing
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Great title your opinion doesn't matter but let me give you my opinion 😅😅
He gave facts, not opinions. I bet you don't have the nerve to try to stir shit to people's faces.
Karen. Go play pickleball
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