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Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154050
01/25/21 07:02 PM
01/25/21 07:02 PM
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If there's a deer hunter in these pages it's Bruce T.

Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154103
01/25/21 07:42 PM
01/25/21 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BernieB.
Originally Posted by Snowpa
I will give you something to chew on , Most and I repeat most trophy bucks have something illegal attached to their taking ,You say what you want but its a fact!


Nonsense.

Very true here in Maine.Some are never actually even seen by people.


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: Posco] #7154104
01/25/21 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Posco
If there's a deer hunter in these pages it's Bruce T.

Thanks.I have shot a few. grin


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154137
01/25/21 07:52 PM
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Dang guys. If it is a legal method in your area there is probably a biological or traditional reason why. Most of us are hunters/trappers/fishermen. Why would anyone hate on a legal method or a legal hunter?

If its legal, and you wish to not participate, then dont!


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: Swamp Wolf] #7154164
01/25/21 08:10 PM
01/25/21 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
Dang guys. If it is a legal method in your area there is probably a biological or traditional reason why. Most of us are hunters/trappers/fishermen. Why would anyone hate on a legal method or a legal hunter?

If its legal, and you wish to not participate, then dont!

I support all legal hunting.


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154200
01/25/21 08:27 PM
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Well don't ever move to south Texas because you're done deer hunting. It's the only way to kill deer.


Ya got that right because there is a big difference between deer hunting and deer killing. I have no desire to kill deer-I prefer to hunt them.

Re: Poacher busted [Re: gman] #7154242
01/25/21 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gman
Well don't ever move to south Texas because you're done deer hunting. It's the only way to kill deer.


Ya got that right because there is a big difference between deer hunting and deer killing. I have no desire to kill deer-I prefer to hunt them.

I hunt, kill,and eat deer any legal way I can. grin


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154283
01/25/21 08:55 PM
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Starting to feel guilty about searching out acorn trees that are dropping and that patch of beauty berry they spend hours in. And the trails that lead to them...may just start hunting from the road out of my truck so no one can say I’m sitting over bait and not a real hunter.
I’d almost be willing to pay for someone a high fenced hunt and let them shoot a B&C. But if they fail in their mission they pay me back double what it cost. Wonder how many great hunters on here could accomplish that?
Had a buddy that worked with a well known biologist trying to remove all the deer in a high fence area. They hunted over bait, at night with lights, at night with thermals, etc...one year later they were still seeing fawns. And this was on a 250ac section
Every part of the country has different hunting techniques. Baiting is legal here and has opened up a whole new level of understanding deer and their behavior. It’s taught many that you don’t have to shoot the first deer you see, lol. It’s also taught most that if you want to kill a trophy buck, then you better find the trails to that food source and play that wind right cause big boys ain’t coming in until we’ll after dark. You may get him on camera during the day every once in a while, but it won’t be the day you’re there.
Did y’all know that a doe will hang back in the brush and let hers fawns enter the field or opening first to make sure there’s no danger? That’s pretty low down.
Most have also learned a 2.5yr old buck or younger is one of the most dumbest animals on the planet. I truly believe with the right slingshot, I could kill one with ease. A mature doe on the other hand will have you tree hopping if she ever spots or winds you just once.
We all hunt different based on our geographic locations. We all have different laws and different ideas on what’s right and wrong. But we all hunt. Some hunt for mature deer and some kill anything that walks. Who’s right and who’s wrong? It’s all in what you choose. As long as we’re all legal, what does it matter?

Re: Poacher busted [Re: Bruce T] #7154386
01/25/21 09:22 PM
01/25/21 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce T
Originally Posted by gman
Well don't ever move to south Texas because you're done deer hunting. It's the only way to kill deer.


Ya got that right because there is a big difference between deer hunting and deer killing. I have no desire to kill deer-I prefer to hunt them.

I hunt, kill,and eat deer any legal way I can. grin


So do I unless it involves baiting. I never cared for baiting.


Eh...wot?

Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154421
01/25/21 09:33 PM
01/25/21 09:33 PM
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Baiting included where it is legal.


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: Wanna Be] #7154434
01/25/21 09:38 PM
01/25/21 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanna Be
Starting to feel guilty about searching out acorn trees that are dropping and that patch of beauty berry they spend hours in. And the trails that lead to them...may just start hunting from the road out of my truck so no one can say I’m sitting over bait and not a real hunter.
I’d almost be willing to pay for someone a high fenced hunt and let them shoot a B&C. But if they fail in their mission they pay me back double what it cost. Wonder how many great hunters on here could accomplish that?
Had a buddy that worked with a well known biologist trying to remove all the deer in a high fence area. They hunted over bait, at night with lights, at night with thermals, etc...one year later they were still seeing fawns. And this was on a 250ac section
Every part of the country has different hunting techniques. Baiting is legal here and has opened up a whole new level of understanding deer and their behavior. It’s taught many that you don’t have to shoot the first deer you see, lol. It’s also taught most that if you want to kill a trophy buck, then you better find the trails to that food source and play that wind right cause big boys ain’t coming in until we’ll after dark. You may get him on camera during the day every once in a while, but it won’t be the day you’re there.
Did y’all know that a doe will hang back in the brush and let hers fawns enter the field or opening first to make sure there’s no danger? That’s pretty low down.
Most have also learned a 2.5yr old buck or younger is one of the most dumbest animals on the planet. I truly believe with the right slingshot, I could kill one with ease. A mature doe on the other hand will have you tree hopping if she ever spots or winds you just once.
We all hunt different based on our geographic locations. We all have different laws and different ideas on what’s right and wrong. But we all hunt. Some hunt for mature deer and some kill anything that walks. Who’s right and who’s wrong? It’s all in what you choose. As long as we’re all legal, what does it matter?

Said perfectly!


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154443
01/25/21 09:41 PM
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Hang in there , Bernie ! All right in my book .


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: Lugnut] #7154454
01/25/21 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lugnut
Originally Posted by Bruce T

I hunt, kill,and eat deer any legal way I can. grin


So do I unless it involves baiting. I never cared for baiting.


That goes against what I've heard about you being a master baiter. I don't see how you got that title without A LOT of experience.

Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154468
01/25/21 09:47 PM
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Everybody has to be good at something.


Eh...wot?

Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154504
01/25/21 09:55 PM
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we bait deer on private land. Mainly to put camera's out to see what kind of deer are there. Rarely do we hunt near the bait, though i dont have a problem with it and most private land owners do. I know from experience the best big buck bait is a hot doe. We kill the majority of our good deer on public land though. Most people around here dont hunt public much anymore because it takes some effort. I really don't see much difference in baiting deer and putting lure at a coyote set?


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: red mt] #7154683
01/25/21 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by red mt


Spike buck every time,,,, a doe makes more deer.
Like killing a spike bull eats way better than a cow unless a yearling.


I'll disagree with this statement all day long. A 6 year old buck will have out produced a 6 year old doe. A buck can, and will breed 10+ doe a year. Possibly producing 20+ offspring. A doe will only be bred once a year possibly producing 2-3 deer a year.


I'll shoot a nice sized 2 year old doe over a spike buck any day of the week if it's the larger of the 2.


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: Bruce T] #7154691
01/25/21 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce T
Originally Posted by Snowpa
I will give you something to chew on , Most and I repeat most trophy bucks have something illegal attached to their taking ,You say what you want but its a fact!

Not even close.Most jealous people say this.

I have some nice deer not jealous but here it happens alot


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: elkaholic] #7154694
01/25/21 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by elkaholic
Originally Posted by red mt


Spike buck every time,,,, a doe makes more deer.
Like killing a spike bull eats way better than a cow unless a yearling.


I'll disagree with this statement all day long. A 6 year old buck will have out produced a 6 year old doe. A buck can, and will breed 10+ doe a year. Possibly producing 20+ offspring. A doe will only be bred once a year possibly producing 2-3 deer a year.


I'll shoot a nice sized 2 year old doe over a spike buck any day of the week if it's the larger of the 2.

If the goal is to reduce the deer herd, cull the does.

Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154704
01/25/21 11:01 PM
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Words from a jealous guy that has yet to kill a trophy deer I bet! You sound like one of those guys that say"If I can't kill a 180 in deer than by George no one can legally" [/quote]

I have directed ore than 250 fishing tournament and we caught people cheating a couple times out of the thousands of anglers who fished these events. Both times we caught someone cheating, they said everyone else was cheating too. Same goes for people who think most big deer are poached. They don't have the skills, the drive and the guts to get really good at deer hunting so they just think the guys who do are cheating in some way. [/quote]
I will put my big deer against your deer anytime and I dont just mean one


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Re: Poacher busted [Re: BernieB.] #7154712
01/25/21 11:09 PM
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For the love of God!!
Snowpa, I've shot a few deer that "most" would call trophies.
Can only think of one that may be questionable.
Mid 80's and did not have a watch. Coulda been a few minutes late but I can't say.
Sure could see him fine.

And to be clear..., every single person who has fished,hunted or trapped has at one time or the other "poached" as defined by the law...., EVERY single one of us!!!

Last edited by bucksnbears; 01/25/21 11:16 PM.

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