My Elliot Deer

[deerhunter_98520]

I agree with you guys then 

[RadSav]

The resident H-W wolf pack needs to take a break from their recent feeding frenzy.  Give it a break guys.  You can say what you feel in a post then move on.  No need to get any more members to leave this sight because you gang up and beat the horse to death.

[Button Nubbs]

Don't think anyone is referring to disabled in any way. Only referring to the illegal and unethical actions taken by the OP....I'd bet your gramps knows the regs and abides by them when he is out hunting, especially with the limitations he has.

Let it go quarterback.

[blacktail luv]

So many guys do everything perfect on here...I love this sight but it's getting a little ridiculous now days.

[bearpaw]

If some of you internet wolves don't back off from attacking everyone who makes a post I'm going to be handing out some bans.

There's no need to attack everyone who makes a post on this forum. If you want to offer some advice and help to someone new to hunting please do it in a friendly manner. But these posts attacking everyone who makes a post is going to end. 

[bearpaw]

There is nothing wrong with road hunting when done legally. There are some hunters who look down on road hunting and seem to think they are better than anyone who road hunts, but as long as it's done legally and ethically then I see nothing wrong with it. My advice would be that you need to be out of the vehicle before you load your gun and please pay attention for private property. Always think safety first and please follow the hunting laws. Good luck on future hunts, I hope to hear about your experiences. 

[bearpaw]

There is nothing wrong with road hunting when done legally. There are some hunters who look down on road hunting and seem to think they are better than anyone who road hunts, but as long as it's done legally and ethically then I see nothing wrong with it. My advice would be that you need to be out of the vehicle before you load your gun and please pay attention for private property. Always think safety first and please follow the hunting laws. Good luck on future hunts, I hope to hear about your experiences. 

There are a lot of good members on the forum who are willing to help you with most any questions you may have. Don't let the nasty comments of a few rude members run you off. 

[Jonathan_S]

Whew!  I missed this thread   

Lots of guys have blue b*lls because they didn't get a deer early season and are waiting for this week to hurry up.

The only thing I have to say to the OP is, make sure you're being safe and remember "slow is smooth, smooth is fast"  Although I have had some pretty flustered attempts trying to load a .22 to shoot a grouse on the side of the road   

Did nobody else almost die laughing from RadSav's post on the first page?   

[hopalong]

The point I didnt make was that this was MY buck of a lifetime, and I completely  messed it up.

The first week of modern deer, I did not drive at all. I injured my knee so bad I cant really walk 10 steps, let alone 10 miles. Believe me when I say I would much rather be out walking rather than in a truck with my butt falling asleep.

This incident has taught me a lot, and so has posting on here. Was my actions unsafe, yes. Do I regret every single bit of what happened? Yes. But, hind sight is 20/20 and now I know what not to do.

Also, I may not know many of you out side of here, but the size of that thing (Elliot) was something not many people would have not taken a shot on, which I did not.

[Jonathan_S]

I laugh every time I read or think of a deer named Elliot   

I saw a few hoppers tonight