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i would have to pass, if it was the last day and i needed the meat i would probably just shoot the calf if it was fairly good sized. That way the cow can go on and have more calves in the future and i would steal get some meat for the winter.
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Not even a thought just pass.
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I suppose if it were a lone cow and calf pass on her, but when you've got a herd filing by in the timber with calves in the bunch you can't tell which calves belong to which cows.
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Just a cow and a calf by themselves, I would shoot the calf. Great meat and less work. If it is a big herd with cows and calfs intermingled I would shoot a cow. The herd will take care of the calf.
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Shoot the calf. 80 to 90 lb's of boned out veal.
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I passed and shot the spike
If it was only a cow and calf
It would depend on the age of the calf.
Big calf, yes
Small yearling, no
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Pass
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