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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 10:22:21 AM

Title: What would you do??? Hunt ideas
Post by: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 10:22:21 AM: So saturday for the opener I had a 40 yard shot at the big buck I have been watching for two months!!! I hit a branch in the dark of the morning light! Do I still go after this buck after he has been shot at?? Im certain I know the hole he is in and probably laying down hiding. Or just find a legal buck in another area?

I really want a deer. But this buck is a wall hanger and its driving me nuts!!!

Kurt
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 16, 2013, 10:23:26 AM: You know what to do, Kurt. :hunter:
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Post by: Mike450r on October 16, 2013, 10:27:39 AM: Get that redemption, kill that buck. that's my opinion.
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Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2013, 10:29:04 AM: I don't understand why you wouldn't go after him. What's the worst that could happen?
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Post by: sirmissalot on October 16, 2013, 10:40:32 AM: Don't do it.
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Post by: Huntboy on October 16, 2013, 10:44:44 AM: Go get him. :tup:
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Post by: bullcanyon on October 16, 2013, 10:50:18 AM: You missed your chance. Tell someone else where he is and let them have him. Jk of course. I'd be back after him.
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Post by: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 10:52:15 AM: Quote from: jackelope on October 16, 2013, 10:29:04 AM
I don't understand why you wouldn't go after him. What's the worst that could happen?

Ya, I understand that.. Just don't wanna screw him all up!! Im thinking he needs a dirt nap
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Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on October 16, 2013, 10:57:10 AM: id work that hole SLLOOOWWW and glass every few steps and see if you can catch him before he catches you. whats the worst that could happen? not gona shoot the wall hanger unless you try.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 16, 2013, 11:00:59 AM: You need to go after him or someone else will...good luck rt :tup:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 16, 2013, 11:01:48 AM: Quote from: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 10:52:15 AM
Quote from: jackelope on October 16, 2013, 10:29:04 AM
I don't understand why you wouldn't go after him. What's the worst that could happen?

Ya, I understand that.. Just don't wanna screw him all up!! Im thinking he needs a dirt nap

If you're afraid of him, RT, go after another, safer animal. We won't taunt you too badly. :chuckle:
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Post by: crschralping on October 16, 2013, 11:07:28 AM: Keep trying would be my outlook. Who knows might even stumble on a bigger buck or at the least a legal buck in the process. But heck RT your a way more experienced guy than me I'm sure your going to do what your going to do :) Good luck to you, you certainly have karma on your side this year :tup:
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Post by: YoterHunter on October 16, 2013, 11:20:50 AM: Sounds like you better get after him . He has you screwed up I the mind from missing him. time for some pay back. Getter done . Good luck.
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Post by: Broken Arrow on October 16, 2013, 11:27:49 AM: RT...let me help you change your focus so you can see the silliness of this question.

I have been making eye contact with this hot girl at the gym for the past two months, I finally got the chance to ask her out, but the power went out right as i asked her and we were rushed to leave the area. Any ways just wondering if I should go back to the gym and ask her out again.....she really looks like a keeper?
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 16, 2013, 11:29:26 AM: Quote from: Broken Arrow on October 16, 2013, 11:27:49 AM
RT...let me help you change your focus so you can see the silliness of this question.

I have been making eye contact with this hot girl at the gym for the past two months, I finally got the chance to ask her out, but the power went out right as i asked her and we were rushed to leave the area. Any ways just wondering if I should go back to the gym and ask her out again.....she really looks like a keeper?

Same advice as I would give RT. Set up some cams. Stalk her for a while. When she starts getting really comfortable again, let her have it. :yike:
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Post by: fishseeker on October 16, 2013, 11:44:54 AM: :yeah:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 16, 2013, 12:06:16 PM: Quote from: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 10:22:21 AM
So saturday for the opener I had a 40 yard shot at the big buck I have been watching for two months!!! I hit a branch in the dark of the morning light! Do I still go after this buck after he has been shot at?? Im certain I know the hole he is in and probably laying down hiding. Or just find a legal buck in another area?

I really want a deer. But this buck is a wall hanger and its driving me nuts!!!

Kurt
Is this seriously even a question? If it's not dead go get it. Is there some kind of sportsman rule that I don't know about that says if you missed You can't try and shoot that animal again. ?
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 16, 2013, 12:09:33 PM: Quote from: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 10:52:15 AM
Quote from: jackelope on October 16, 2013, 10:29:04 AM
I don't understand why you wouldn't go after him. What's the worst that could happen?

Ya, I understand that.. Just don't wanna screw him all up!! Im thinking he needs a dirt nap
You don't want to screw him up How? He is a freaking deer . Do you think he will feel better knowing you are letting him rest?
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Post by: jrebel on October 16, 2013, 12:16:20 PM: I just pooped my pants.....should I change my underwear??

:sry:

Just seems a litter dramatic to ask a question like this. Can't wait to see pics of this monster you speak of. Good luck. :tup:
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Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2013, 12:21:50 PM: that buck feels safe with you hunting him ! i'd go back in for round two , :tup:
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Post by: Buckmark on October 16, 2013, 12:22:52 PM: Sounds like a battle of wits to me... :chuckle:
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on October 16, 2013, 12:29:30 PM: I would keep hunting and get off the computer.
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Post by: Dhoey07 on October 16, 2013, 12:35:28 PM: He may of won the battle, but you need to win the war :tup:
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Post by: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 12:37:11 PM: He is THAT good of a buck!! I will be alone, so no way I can cover all his escape routes..

Guess my question is more to the how would you hunt a buck that has been shot at and is spooked big time by now!

PS no one else will go where he is, so I know he aint dead.. Its in a draw that runs all the way to hell. Approach from the top? Bottom? Its fairly open but thick in the bottom... Im thinking get in before sun up and sit on him all day!! Until he makes a fatal mistake
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Post by: buckfvr on October 16, 2013, 12:45:07 PM: Whoever moves in daylight looses...................in dark, out dark...........sit all day.
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Post by: Fishnclifff on October 16, 2013, 12:55:51 PM: Give him a break guys

Seeing that 3rd point gave RT a woody.

He'll calm down. :chuckle:
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Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2013, 01:17:28 PM: Hunt from the top ! :tup:
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Post by: palousehunter on October 16, 2013, 01:34:25 PM: Go after him I shot at a 5 pt Saturday and found him right Back in there on Sunday and got him :IBCOOL:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 16, 2013, 01:40:53 PM: Quote from: rtspring on October 16, 2013, 12:37:11 PM
He is THAT good of a buck!! I will be alone, so no way I can cover all his escape routes..

Guess my question is more to the how would you hunt a buck that has been shot at and is spooked big time by now!

PS no one else will go where he is, so I know he aint dead.. Its in a draw that runs all the way to hell. Approach from the top? Bottom? Its fairly open but thick in the bottom... Im thinking get in before sun up and sit on him all day!! Until he makes a fatal mistake
Well that makes more sense. I honestly don't think that one shot is going to freak him out that much. Good luck
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 16, 2013, 01:42:30 PM: Quote from: palousehunter on October 16, 2013, 01:34:25 PM
Go after him I shot at a 5 pt Saturday and found him right Back in there on Sunday and got him :IBCOOL:

I drove through Colfax around 9 AM on Sunday. Probably could've helped you drag!
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Post by: palousehunter on October 16, 2013, 02:15:48 PM: I was looking for Help
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Post by: jackmaster on October 16, 2013, 02:19:43 PM: RT, he is probably to much buck for you and thats why you missed, so you should turn it over to me and let me take care of that bruiser for ya :chuckle: :chuckle: seriously get back out there and put the smack down on him, just leave the 2x4 at home :chuckle: J/K :tup:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 16, 2013, 02:34:05 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on October 16, 2013, 11:29:26 AM
Quote from: Broken Arrow on October 16, 2013, 11:27:49 AM
RT...let me help you change your focus so you can see the silliness of this question.

I have been making eye contact with this hot girl at the gym for the past two months, I finally got the chance to ask her out, but the power went out right as i asked her and we were rushed to leave the area. Any ways just wondering if I should go back to the gym and ask her out again.....she really looks like a keeper?

Same advice as I would give RT. Set up some cams. Stalk her for a while. When she starts getting really comfortable again, let her have it. :yike:

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: I'm sorry RT but get off the computer and get back in the woods and get him. :tup: :chuckle: I wish I could say I at least got a shot off this year........ :bash:
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Post by: BIGINNER on October 16, 2013, 02:36:51 PM: grenade
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Post by: mtmn35rem5 on October 16, 2013, 09:17:34 PM: Sounds like he is hunkered down... you gotta get in there and de-hunker him.. make him wish he never hunkered.
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Post by: rtspring on October 18, 2013, 03:26:13 AM: Headed into the deep and steep for three days!!
Good luck everyone...

GETSUM...
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 18, 2013, 06:41:42 AM: If he hasn't been messed with he is probably back into some of his regular feeding and movement habits. Its been pretty cold at night and deer gotta eat! Get high and glass hard! GETSUM!!!!!
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Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2013, 08:11:16 AM: I just got a text BUCK DOWN !
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Post by: Elkrunner on October 18, 2013, 08:13:14 AM: Go get him.
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Post by: headshot5 on October 18, 2013, 08:27:05 AM: Quote
I just got a text BUCK DOWN !

Right on! :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 18, 2013, 12:17:30 PM: I think he's in custody though because I haven't got a pic yet :chuckle:
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Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2013, 12:43:12 PM: pretty nice buck and it's not a 2 point :chuckle: