Post by: jjaba on October 26, 2016, 10:48:40 AM
whats the opinion regarding driving and hunting(unless disabled hunter) is it truly hunting or just driving with the chance of shooting a deer?
Reason I see on different sites where people are bragging they got x amount of deer, but knowing that all they do is drive logging areas all day long and when see one jump out and shoot.
Post by: seth30 on October 26, 2016, 10:50:24 AM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on October 26, 2016, 10:53:23 AM
Post by: big J on October 26, 2016, 10:53:44 AM
Post by: mburrows on October 26, 2016, 10:57:28 AM
There's nothing wrong with it as long as ur following the laws.
Post by: jackmaster on October 26, 2016, 10:57:35 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on October 26, 2016, 10:59:54 AM
Backpack hunting is by far my favorite type of hunting but its definitely effective in some areas. Whats the point of walking some areas when there are roads every hundred or so yards that traverse up the hill?:yeah:
There's nothing wrong with it as long as ur following the laws.
Post by: Typical8 on October 26, 2016, 11:01:38 AM
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Post by: Stein on October 26, 2016, 11:04:28 AM
From my perspective, legal "road hunting" is a low probability game where you will almost never have a chance at a mature animal. Of course, you always have some chance and it is easier to burn fuel than boots.
I don't see it as fundamentally different from atv hunting or even using private aircraft to get into places too far to hike - it's an issue of degree you are going to make things easier. If I drive 700 miles to a trailhead and then hike in 2 miles and shoot a deer, I don't really see where I have the moral superiority of the guy who only hiked 100 yards.
It does lend itself to the temptation to cross the line, thus the need for robo animals.
It also leads to a strange synergy where the road hunters get what they want and the backcountry people have the advantage of knowing animals usually aren't within a mile or two of a road which reduces the possible areas to look by a huge percentage.
This year in Wyoming, I did both. The last day of my hunt I was on my way to an area to hike in when a doe jumped over the road and up a hillside. I got out, walked about 100 yards and shot her. After I had her in the cooler, I went to the place I was headed, hiked in and did a pretty hard stalk and ended up with a great buck and another doe that I had to pack out.
I certainly had much more fun on the hiking hunt, but I don't regret putting another doe in the freezer to feed my family. I don't know many people that hunt antelope without putting tons of miles on their rig.
Post by: jjaba on October 26, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
i go on backpack hunts all the time, i also take a drive to look for a blacktail now and again too. i don't see a problem with it to each their own. why do you care how other people harvest their deer? does it get frustrating hiking all day and not seeing much and then seeing a guy shoot one from the road, yea it does but we choose to hunt the way we like.
guess frustration says the best.... one puts x amount of miles on the boots and nothing...one puts x amount of miles on vehicle 4...
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 26, 2016, 11:05:42 AM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on October 26, 2016, 11:07:56 AM
I wish everyone would rd hunt :tup:
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Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on October 26, 2016, 11:10:21 AM
Post by: huntandjeep on October 26, 2016, 11:19:40 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on October 26, 2016, 11:19:51 AM
But I don't buy that deer are not by the roads. In fact I think in hard hunted areas deer move close to the road where it is quiet. We have a spot we set old hunters in our group. They have taken 8 or nine legal bucks, some very nice sitting there.
200 feet above the road.
You can see the truck tops go by.
Yet every year deer are taken from that spot.
This year I had a doe bedded 50 yards behind my truck and 30 yards off the road in plain view. 37 trucks drove slowly by her in one day.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 26, 2016, 11:20:26 AM
They are out in the woods, supporting the sport and conservation efforts, and are not hurting anyone.
I see no point in creating differences amongst ourselves.
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 11:20:56 AM
Post by: Bill W on October 26, 2016, 11:27:07 AM
I used to go on the high hunt and backpacked in for 20 years. Now that I'm older I can't go on the high hunt anymore and am just happy to find a friend who wants to go out and share a duck blind.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 26, 2016, 11:27:42 AM
Since my health went south, I have tried to acclimate to my limitations, but I just don't hunt nearly as much as I used to - I struggle for satisfaction hunting close to the road. I urge anyone who is physically capable to hunt backcountry while they are able, I feel sorry for the younger, apparently fit hunters I see just driving the roads, hopefully they are just taking a day off - but I doubt that is the case for most.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 26, 2016, 11:33:15 AM
Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I would call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
That's you. You're not everyone. As long as you realize that, everyone's OK. We're losing hunters every year. The last thing we want to do is tell someone that what they're legally doing is wrong.
Post by: Buckmark on October 26, 2016, 11:34:35 AM
A few good road hunting tips
1) Make sure to have a big thermos of coffee, nothing worse that having to drive back to camp for more.
2) Get a semi auto like a remington with the removable magazine easy to throw in when your bailing out of the truck, no hinged floor plates, they get in the way.
3) If you do use a bolt action, use a rubber band to hold open the bolt, hook it around the bolt and then the butt stock, nothing worse than having the bolt jiggle closed when your riding around on all those bumpy roads.
4) For a hot lunch, wrap a u-nuke-it burrito in foil and put it up on the defroster, it will be nice and warm come lunch time.
5) Don't forget to take your gun with you when you stop to pee (after all the coffee), nothing worse than missing the big one because your standing there holding the little one.
6) A money saving tip is to get a 30-06 and don't buy any ammo, just stop at every camp and ask if you can borrow a shell or two because you forgot
yours, heck you'll have a box or two after a few days.
7) Make sure to have the biggest scope you can afford and set it on the highest setting, that way you wont need a set of binos.
8 ) Make sure to count all the bucks hanging so when you get home you can say i saw blankety, blankety # of bucks but nothing i could of shot at.
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I hope this helps, it must work because the friggen road by my place looks like I-5 during rush hour during the rifle hunt.
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 26, 2016, 11:36:31 AM
Post by: Typical8 on October 26, 2016, 11:41:57 AM
I wish everyone would rd hunt :tup:
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Post by: Killmore on October 26, 2016, 11:44:26 AM
Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 11:56:43 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on October 26, 2016, 11:58:06 AM
Some places are most effectively hunted from the truck. Go on a Wyoming antelope hunt sometime. I had a late muley tag here a few years back, and a big chunk of that unit is best hunted from the truck too. Drive and glass, drive and glass. No reason to limit yourself to how fast or far you can walk. Conversely, there's plenty of units/hunts where you'll need to get back off the roads.
Post by: LDennis24 on October 26, 2016, 11:59:15 AM
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Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 12:09:32 PM
Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I would call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
That's you. You're not everyone. As long as you realize that, everyone's OK. We're losing hunters every year. The last thing we want to do is tell someone that what they're legally doing is wrong.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 26, 2016, 12:15:07 PM
I've killed them both ways, plus hiked in and killed them. Some have better memories depending on the situation at hand.
Plus like someone else said prior, sometimes the area only lends road hunting due to terrain, vegetation, etc.
When one gets long in the tooth one can only hike, and sit in weather so long. Does this mean they should give up thier hunting rights?
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 12:20:44 PM
Everyone is not okay. I never said it is wrong to drive roads and kill animals. If done legally I could careless . The question was is it hunting and by definition it is not. One only has to logically look at the definition of the word. Killing a sow with cubs is legal but wrong. It is legal to shoot a elk at 100 yards with a 40 pound bow. So I won't except if it is legal it is fine camp.Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I would call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
That's you. You're not everyone. As long as you realize that, everyone's OK. We're losing hunters every year. The last thing we want to do is tell someone that what they're legally doing is wrong.
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 12:34:14 PM
Hmmmm one walking down a drivable road, and one driving down a road, both kill deer. Whose road hunting now?animals use roads roads become part of the habitat if you are on foot you are at the mercy of the weather the terrain you 'll be out of breath, and you would be using more senses. So yes it is very different. Some areas only lend themselves to road hunting argument, that really leaves me speechless. No offense meant but really think about that statement. I understand the long in the tooth comment and want to spend time in the woods it legal do it. In 20 or 30 years I will say to my wife I am gonna get in my 2040 ford and go kill a deer, but I won't call it hunting.1
I've killed them both ways, plus hiked in and killed them. Some have better memories depending on the situation at hand.
Plus like someone else said prior, sometimes the area only lends road hunting due to terrain, vegetation, etc.
When one gets long in the tooth one can only hike, and sit in weather so long. Does this mean they should give up thier hunting rights?
Post by: jay.sharkbait on October 26, 2016, 12:39:36 PM
Hmmmm one walking down a drivable road, and one driving down a road, both kill deer. Whose road hunting now?animals use roads roads become part of the habitat if you are on foot you are at the mercy of the weather the terrain you 'll be out of breath, and you would be using more senses. So yes it is very different. Some areas only lend themselves to road hunting argument, that really leaves me speechless. No offense meant but really think about that statement. I understand the long in the tooth comment and want to spend time in the woods it legal do it. In 20 or 30 years I will say to my wife I am gonna get in my 2040 ford and go kill a deer, but I won't call it hunting.1
I've killed them both ways, plus hiked in and killed them. Some have better memories depending on the situation at hand.
Plus like someone else said prior, sometimes the area only lends road hunting due to terrain, vegetation, etc.
When one gets long in the tooth one can only hike, and sit in weather so long. Does this mean they should give up thier hunting rights?
Do you feel more entitled to game over someone you consider a "road hunter"?
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 12:44:12 PM
no not at all I don't feel entitled to anything at all when it comes to hunting. I do feel there is getting lucky and earning it.Hmmmm one walking down a drivable road, and one driving down a road, both kill deer. Whose road hunting now?animals use roads roads become part of the habitat if you are on foot you are at the mercy of the weather the terrain you 'll be out of breath, and you would be using more senses. So yes it is very different. Some areas only lend themselves to road hunting argument, that really leaves me speechless. No offense meant but really think about that statement. I understand the long in the tooth comment and want to spend time in the woods it legal do it. In 20 or 30 years I will say to my wife I am gonna get in my 2040 ford and go kill a deer, but I won't call it hunting.1
I've killed them both ways, plus hiked in and killed them. Some have better memories depending on the situation at hand.
Plus like someone else said prior, sometimes the area only lends road hunting due to terrain, vegetation, etc.
When one gets long in the tooth one can only hike, and sit in weather so long. Does this mean they should give up thier hunting rights?
Do you feel more entitled to game over someone you consider a "road hunter"?
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 26, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
Everyone is not okay. I never said it is wrong to drive roads and kill animals. If done legally I could careless . The question was is it hunting and by definition it is not. One only has to logically look at the definition of the word. Killing a sow with cubs is legal but wrong. It is legal to shoot a elk at 100 yards with a 40 pound bow. So I won't except if it is legal it is fine camp.Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I would call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
That's you. You're not everyone. As long as you realize that, everyone's OK. We're losing hunters every year. The last thing we want to do is tell someone that what they're legally doing is wrong.
You don't get to say what hunting is and what it isn't. Like I said, that's for each hunter to decide on their own, not you for them. And comparing road hunting to shooting a sow with cubs is ridiculous and like comparing apples to anvils. They're nothing alike. And some people can make a 100-yard shot. I'm not going to try it but I'm not going to judge them for it, either. You don't get to decide for everyone what's right or wrong. If they have a license and they're hunting legally, then stop judging and embrace them as fellow hunters and outdoorsmen. We have enough division and divisiveness in our communities. We don't need it between hunters.
Post by: singleshot12 on October 26, 2016, 12:48:48 PM
Post by: Mike450r on October 26, 2016, 12:56:20 PM
Hunting methods, tactics, and equipment change and evolve all the time. Is hunting and harvesting with a method, tactic, or equipment that may make it easier any reason to be less proud of the hunt? Does it make the person less of a hunter? Or make the activity itself any less of a hunt?
The answer to that question is just an opinion.
The hunter who looks negatively on road hunting but walks in and hunts with a long range rifle and likes to shoot 600 yards and further is looked down upon by some hunters who say you need to be closer or it isn't hunting. Those hunters are in turn looked down upon by some hunters who are of the opinion that real hunting is done by more primitive methods such as muzzleloader or archery. And in turn those hunters are looked down upon by some hunters who have the opinion that muzzleloaders and bows have gotten too technologically advanced. And so on and so on and....................
I personally consider all people referenced above as hunters and the use of all legal methods, tactics, and equipment as hunting. But that's just my opinion.
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 12:58:08 PM
I do get to say what is hunting for me as you state that is for each hunter to decide. The opening asked for a opion I gave mine. I am not going to embrace anyone for knowingly killing a sow with cubs as you state I should because the are with in the law.Everyone is not okay. I never said it is wrong to drive roads and kill animals. If done legally I could careless . The question was is it hunting and by definition it is not. One only has to logically look at the definition of the word. Killing a sow with cubs is legal but wrong. It is legal to shoot a elk at 100 yards with a 40 pound bow. So I won't except if it is legal it is fine camp.Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I would call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
That's you. You're not everyone. As long as you realize that, everyone's OK. We're losing hunters every year. The last thing we want to do is tell someone that what they're legally doing is wrong.
You don't get to say what hunting is and what it isn't. Like I said, that's for each hunter to decide on their own, not you for them. And comparing road hunting to shooting a sow with cubs is ridiculous and like comparing apples to anvils. They're nothing alike. And some people can make a 100-yard shot. I'm not going to try it but I'm not going to judge them for it, either. You don't get to decide for everyone what's right or wrong. If they have a license and they're hunting legally, then stop judging and embrace them as fellow hunters and outdoorsmen. We have enough division and divisiveness in our communities. We don't need it between hunters.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 26, 2016, 01:03:31 PM
Post by: Curly on October 26, 2016, 01:07:35 PM
Trolling...........is it truly fishing?
Road hunting is just one of many methods of hunting, just like trolling is a method used in fishing. If you don't like the method, then don't use that method. But as long as the method is done legally I won't bitch about others using the method. I may not personally like the method as much as other methods, but might do it if the occasion presents itself. :twocents:
Post by: KP-Skagit on October 26, 2016, 01:12:06 PM
Post by: seth30 on October 26, 2016, 01:21:20 PM
Second one was a couple of guys in a black dodge Dakota, and if the driver spent as much time on not being a jerk as he did at the desert section of a buffet he would be a stand up guy :chuckle: Was grouse hunting again and with my kids. He drove by and then turned around, a hour later we finished our hunt, headed back to the truck and started driving down the logging road to find him blocking the road so his passenger could look out the window with binos. They then proceeded to drive between 2-5 MPH and stopping every time he saw a open area. I tried the high beam then the horn, but he would not let me pass. 13 miles later we reached the end of the logging road and I was able to get on the highway. :bash: :bash: :bash:
These are some of the reasons why road hunting has made me not a fan of it. Most times I could care less, just venting on the past few bad times.
Post by: Curly on October 26, 2016, 01:24:10 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on October 26, 2016, 01:26:50 PM
Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I wouldnt call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
So deer don't cross roads on "their terms"?
Post by: h20hunter on October 26, 2016, 01:37:45 PM
Yes, road hunting is hunting.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on October 26, 2016, 01:40:10 PM
Second one was a couple of guys in a black dodge Dakota, and if the driver spent as much time on not being a jerk as he did at the desert section of a buffet he would be a stand up guy :chuckle: Was grouse hunting again and with my kids. He drove by and then turned around, a hour later we finished our hunt, headed back to the truck and started driving down the logging road to find him blocking the road so his passenger could look out the window with binos. They then proceeded to drive between 2-5 MPH and stopping every time he saw a open area. I tried the high beam then the horn, but he would not let me pass. 13 miles later we reached the end of the logging road and I was able to get on the highway. :bash: :bash: :bash:
These are some of the reasons why road hunting has made me not a fan of it. Most times I could care less, just venting on the past few bad times.
Wow, have never had that happen hunting in several states. What an ass hat :mor:
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 26, 2016, 01:47:02 PM
I do get to say what is hunting for me as you state that is for each hunter to decide. The opening asked for a opion I gave mine. I am not going to embrace anyone for knowingly killing a sow with cubs as you state I should because the are with in the law.Everyone is not okay. I never said it is wrong to drive roads and kill animals. If done legally I could careless . The question was is it hunting and by definition it is not. One only has to logically look at the definition of the word. Killing a sow with cubs is legal but wrong. It is legal to shoot a elk at 100 yards with a 40 pound bow. So I won't except if it is legal it is fine camp.Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I would call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.
That's you. You're not everyone. As long as you realize that, everyone's OK. We're losing hunters every year. The last thing we want to do is tell someone that what they're legally doing is wrong.
You don't get to say what hunting is and what it isn't. Like I said, that's for each hunter to decide on their own, not you for them. And comparing road hunting to shooting a sow with cubs is ridiculous and like comparing apples to anvils. They're nothing alike. And some people can make a 100-yard shot. I'm not going to try it but I'm not going to judge them for it, either. You don't get to decide for everyone what's right or wrong. If they have a license and they're hunting legally, then stop judging and embrace them as fellow hunters and outdoorsmen. We have enough division and divisiveness in our communities. We don't need it between hunters.
You're just getting more bizarre with each post. I think you're just trying to argue. Not me. Have a nice day. :tup:
Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 01:51:52 PM
I do feel there is getting lucky and earning it.Please tell us what "earning" it means.
Post by: huntandjeep on October 26, 2016, 01:57:02 PM
Last week I was driving up the dirt road to my house a truck in front of me stops a guy gets out shoulders a rifle. He then points it in to a hay field I say that is private property. He says he has permision. I say okay then pull your truck off the road pulls his truck over gets out and shoots a deer. He never hunted that deer he killed it. He missed out on hunting I pitty him he we look up at those antlers and no in his heart that all he did was kill a deer. I want to face my prey on their terms. I have two quads one above each knee this is how I roll. I am almost to the point of giving up binos trail cams you can keep them. I shot my deer this year at six feet with a stick and string. The goal to be the best predator on two legs. My dad is 72and can't get around real well so when I go with we cruise around the woods I wouldnt call hit hunting. If it what you choose it is legal go for it just don't brag about anything other than shot.Is a guy sitting in a tree stand hunting or shooting ?
Post by: hunter399 on October 26, 2016, 02:04:05 PM
Post by: krout81 on October 26, 2016, 02:18:43 PM
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 02:21:30 PM
Post by: jackmaster on October 26, 2016, 02:35:34 PM
If you don't see the difference between driving the road. And scouting doing the work involved in choosing a site then sitting in elements for hours on end then killing a animal that you targeted in the off season. You should drive roads maybe you will jump something on the road.sorry dude that makes no kinda sense at all
Post by: Nailed it on October 26, 2016, 02:49:31 PM
How about road hunters that scout out areas? It still takes time and effort to know where to drive.If you don't see the difference between driving the road. And scouting doing the work involved in choosing a site then sitting in elements for hours on end then killing a animal that you targeted in the off season. You should drive roads maybe you will jump something on the road.sorry dude that makes no kinda sense at all
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Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2016, 03:01:07 PM
Who cares, so long as they are courteous, respectful, and law abiding?
They are out in the woods, supporting the sport and conservation efforts, and are not hurting anyone.
I see no point in creating differences amongst ourselves.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
:tup:
Post by: tgomez on October 26, 2016, 03:07:17 PM
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on October 26, 2016, 03:13:15 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
I would argue that shooting a deer over a big pile of bait is less sporting then road hunting then....
Post by: goldenhtr on October 26, 2016, 03:19:31 PM
In my opinion it is hunting, just one of many styles of hunting.
Hunting methods, tactics, and equipment change and evolve all the time. Is hunting and harvesting with a method, tactic, or equipment that may make it easier any reason to be less proud of the hunt? Does it make the person less of a hunter? Or make the activity itself any less of a hunt?
The answer to that question is just an opinion.
The hunter who looks negatively on road hunting but walks in and hunts with a long range rifle and likes to shoot 600 yards and further is looked down upon by some hunters who say you need to be closer or it isn't hunting. Those hunters are in turn looked down upon by some hunters who are of the opinion that real hunting is done by more primitive methods such as muzzleloader or archery. And in turn those hunters are looked down upon by some hunters who have the opinion that muzzleloaders and bows have gotten too technologically advanced. And so on and so on and....................
I personally consider all people referenced above as hunters and the use of all legal methods, tactics, and equipment as hunting. But that's just my opinion.
:yeah:
Post by: cbond3318 on October 26, 2016, 03:24:34 PM
Let's start with your weapon, better pull that scope off, surely it's an unfair advantage. Once you have the scope removed, pull that bullet out, that is indeed unfair to an unarmed critter. Now let's go ahead and ditch the rifle , well,hang on , you may be able to keep that.
That nice warm coat you got on that allows you to stay out for hours on end, yep , take it off. While your at it, those high dollar breathable , waterproof pants, you guessed it, in the ditch they go. Now, those fancy boots you love so much with the high arch support, bye bye. Better let go of those perfectly suited socks you got at the bargain cave, way unfair.
Now that your butt naked, cold and wet with no weapon, you are now what the jury finds to be a "fair match" to your quarry and can now classify your self as a Hunter among men. Feel free once a kill has been confirmed in this manner to bestow upon all others your opinion as it is now gospel.
Oh, this just in, the useless rifle may be used as a club if you so choose. But be warned, this will leave room for the elitist to trump your method by using a large branch taken from the wilderness at the time of the hunt.
Good luck!
Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 03:30:51 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting."So that's why you hunt with an Atlatl using home made darts tipped with obsidian you knapped yourself? Obviously if use any technology in the aid of your hunting then you must be a pretty terrible hunter by your own definition.
Post by: cbond3318 on October 26, 2016, 03:35:31 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting."So that's why you hunt with an Atlatl using home made darts tipped with obsidian you knapped yourself? Obviously if use any technology in the aid of your hunting then you must be a pretty terrible hunter by your own definition.
Whoa easy there, an Atlatl is technology, I think what were being taught here is that naked with bare hands is the only true method of Hunting. Anything else is shameful deserving of public humiliation and criticism.
Post by: Woodchuck on October 26, 2016, 03:35:47 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on October 26, 2016, 03:37:20 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
didnt you post awhile back about a bear hunt you went on with a bear eating apples right off the road and you told your buddy to shooooot! :dunno:
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 03:50:24 PM
:chuckle: ok, I'll partake. Let's see, fair chance at survival, ok got it. Let's begin.I make it hard by choice. There is some game if legal I would hunt with thrust spear. It is not so I use longbow most of the time. My camo choice is plaid. For most hunting I like wool and cotton. I have no gortex. I have a range finder it is called a right eye and a left. I am not a elitist I know by my choices I will kill less game. I am not good at long range rifle hunting I respect those that can shoot that well. I get close and leave the gadgets and corporate b.s. at cabelas. Team this, mossy that you can keep it don't need it. I don't want it easier than it needs to be. How easy does it need to be? I just want a chance at pulling a kill off .Naked with a club I have no chance.
Let's start with your weapon, better pull that scope off, surely it's an unfair advantage. Once you have the scope removed, pull that bullet out, that is indeed unfair to an unarmed critter. Now let's go ahead and ditch the rifle , well,hang on , you may be able to keep that.
That nice warm coat you got on that allows you to stay out for hours on end, yep , take it off. While your at it, those high dollar breathable , waterproof pants, you guessed it, in the ditch they go. Now, those fancy boots you love so much with the high arch support, bye bye. Better let go of those perfectly suited socks you got at the bargain cave, way unfair.
Now that your butt naked, cold and wet with no weapon, you are now what the jury finds to be a "fair match" to your quarry and can now classify your self as a Hunter among men. Feel free once a kill has been confirmed in this manner to bestow upon all others your opinion as it is now gospel.
Oh, this just in, the useless rifle may be used as a club if you so choose. But be warned, this will leave room for the elitist to trump your method by using a large branch taken from the wilderness at the time of the hunt.
Good luck!
Post by: X-Force on October 26, 2016, 03:54:05 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
didnt you post awhile back about a bear hunt you went on with a bear eating apples right off the road and you told your buddy to shooooot! :dunno:
tgomez
Why are you giving up early? The season is until November 15th. I took a Marine hunting Saturday I just met. We had a 6'6" bear around 350 plus pounds just off the road eating apples. It was his first ever bear hunt and the bear had his hind end twoard us. When it turned broadside it started to trot off. I told him, "Shoot shooooooooooottttttt!" He didn't fire a shot. We saw no fresh sign either because there isn't much this time of year. Point being the bear are still out and eating before winter. I know one thing, you can't kill one if you give up early. GET OUT THEIR AND KEEP AT IT. Patience and perseverance kills bears! Good luck and keep at it, it will eventually happen for you. God bless, and best of luck to you!!!!!!👍😁🐻
You mean this? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Angry Perch on October 26, 2016, 03:56:59 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on October 26, 2016, 03:57:47 PM
YepShooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
didnt you post awhile back about a bear hunt you went on with a bear eating apples right off the road and you told your buddy to shooooot! :dunno:
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 03:59:08 PM
he said out of vehicle . In the bear post he just mentions a road. Could have been on footShooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
didnt you post awhile back about a bear hunt you went on with a bear eating apples right off the road and you told your buddy to shooooot! :dunno:
tgomez
Why are you giving up early? The season is until November 15th. I took a Marine hunting Saturday I just met. We had a 6'6" bear around 350 plus pounds just off the road eating apples. It was his first ever bear hunt and the bear had his hind end twoard us. When it turned broadside it started to trot off. I told him, "Shoot shooooooooooottttttt!" He didn't fire a shot. We saw no fresh sign either because there isn't much this time of year. Point being the bear are still out and eating before winter. I know one thing, you can't kill one if you give up early. GET OUT THEIR AND KEEP AT IT. Patience and perseverance kills bears! Good luck and keep at it, it will eventually happen for you. God bless, and best of luck to you!!!!!!👍😁🐻
You mean this? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 04:03:34 PM
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You always have a chance, if it required more than a rock we wouldn't exist. You like to make it hard by choice congrats, if you like making things hard to make life more rewarding take a pay cut, volunteer to give more money to your landlord, get rid of your vehicle and only eat what you your self have harvested. The guys that "make it hard by choice" have no clue of how hard it can become because of necessity. Stop criticizing others because of yourself delusions of grandeur as a hunter.
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2016, 04:04:03 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.:rolleyes:
I'm assuming you're an archery hunter then, because shooting a deer at 200 or 300 yards when they don't know you're there isn't really fair either by your definition.
I don't know if anyone in this thread is specifically talking about shooting an animal "from" a vehicle. I think we'd all be hard pressed to say we wouldn't shoot the type of animal we want if we spotted it from the road while we were driving and it was legal to do so.
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on October 26, 2016, 04:06:06 PM
he said out of vehicle . In the bear post he just mentions a road. Could have been on footShooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
didnt you post awhile back about a bear hunt you went on with a bear eating apples right off the road and you told your buddy to shooooot! :dunno:
tgomez
Why are you giving up early? The season is until November 15th. I took a Marine hunting Saturday I just met. We had a 6'6" bear around 350 plus pounds just off the road eating apples. It was his first ever bear hunt and the bear had his hind end twoard us. When it turned broadside it started to trot off. I told him, "Shoot shooooooooooottttttt!" He didn't fire a shot. We saw no fresh sign either because there isn't much this time of year. Point being the bear are still out and eating before winter. I know one thing, you can't kill one if you give up early. GET OUT THEIR AND KEEP AT IT. Patience and perseverance kills bears! Good luck and keep at it, it will eventually happen for you. God bless, and best of luck to you!!!!!!👍😁🐻
You mean this? :chuckle: :chuckle:
"Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped."
Post by: h20hunter on October 26, 2016, 04:09:05 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on October 26, 2016, 04:09:54 PM
That is your choice and that's fine, I won't knock it. Just because it is your choice does not make it the only right choice, even if you think so. Division within the same user group will eventually be the downfall of the entire user group. :twocents::chuckle: ok, I'll partake. Let's see, fair chance at survival, ok got it. Let's begin.I make it hard by choice. There is some game if legal I would hunt with thrust spear. It is not so I use longbow most of the time. My camo choice is plaid. For most hunting I like wool and cotton. I have no gortex. I have a range finder it is called a right eye and a left. I am not a elitist I know by my choices I will kill less game. I am not good at long range rifle hunting I respect those that can shoot that well. I get close and leave the gadgets and corporate b.s. at cabelas. Team this, mossy that you can keep it don't need it. I don't want it easier than it needs to be. How easy does it need to be? I just want a chance at pulling a kill off .Naked with a club I have no chance.
Let's start with your weapon, better pull that scope off, surely it's an unfair advantage. Once you have the scope removed, pull that bullet out, that is indeed unfair to an unarmed critter. Now let's go ahead and ditch the rifle , well,hang on , you may be able to keep that.
That nice warm coat you got on that allows you to stay out for hours on end, yep , take it off. While your at it, those high dollar breathable , waterproof pants, you guessed it, in the ditch they go. Now, those fancy boots you love so much with the high arch support, bye bye. Better let go of those perfectly suited socks you got at the bargain cave, way unfair.
Now that your butt naked, cold and wet with no weapon, you are now what the jury finds to be a "fair match" to your quarry and can now classify your self as a Hunter among men. Feel free once a kill has been confirmed in this manner to bestow upon all others your opinion as it is now gospel.
Oh, this just in, the useless rifle may be used as a club if you so choose. But be warned, this will leave room for the elitist to trump your method by using a large branch taken from the wilderness at the time of the hunt.
Good luck!
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2016, 04:10:18 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personlly, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.
Probably the most patheticest of the pathetic.
Post by: Woodchuck on October 26, 2016, 04:10:52 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personlly, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.Post of the year nominee.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 26, 2016, 04:11:13 PM
To each their own, as long as they follow the law. Open road patterns can, as Stein noted, be used very strategically to find animals. In one area where I used to hunt elk in Wyoming, it was basically a one-day hunt late in the season to find the elk, they were in the few places an ATV could not get - and then a brutal 2-day pack out. A good deal for the fit and strong.Zip it Beau! Road hunting is the way to go and I encourage all to take up the practice >:( 8)
Since my health went south, I have tried to acclimate to my limitations, but I just don't hunt nearly as much as I used to - I struggle for satisfaction hunting close to the road. I urge anyone who is physically capable to hunt backcountry while they are able, I feel sorry for the younger, apparently fit hunters I see just driving the roads, hopefully they are just taking a day off - but I doubt that is the case for most.
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 04:11:42 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 26, 2016, 04:18:53 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personlly, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.
ISWYDT
Post by: tgomez on October 26, 2016, 04:21:51 PM
Post by: X-Force on October 26, 2016, 04:24:07 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personally, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.
8) :tup:
Post by: jay.sharkbait on October 26, 2016, 04:24:35 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personlly, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.
Well played!
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2016, 04:27:04 PM
Show me where I have criticized anyone. making hard by choice is no different than selecting only pope and young or boone and Crockett animals with more efficient weapon it is just a way of creating limitations. If you would like to read a post that is full of criticism look to your own.
I'm roughly 87% sure he wasn't referring to you in his post regarding shooting from the high horse.
Post by: tgomez on October 26, 2016, 04:27:57 PM
Shooting a deer or any animal out of a vehicle is completely disrespectful. You should give any quarry you hunt a fair shot at keeping it's life. That's why it's called "hunting." Shooting deer off of a road disgust me and I think it's pathetic unless elderly or handicapped.
I would argue that shooting a deer over a big pile of bait is less sporting then road hunting then....
I don't bait or road hunt.💪
Post by: Curly on October 26, 2016, 04:28:11 PM
Post by: Buckmark on October 26, 2016, 04:39:23 PM
Where's Cascade Hunter..........he would have had a lot to say on this subject.Out driving around :chuckle:
Post by: Timbuckto on October 26, 2016, 04:44:39 PM
this was a response to theleo's post on page three.Show me where I have criticized anyone. making hard by choice is no different than selecting only pope and young or boone and Crockett animals with more efficient weapon it is just a way of creating limitations. If you would like to read a post that is full of criticism look to your own.
I'm roughly 87% sure he wasn't referring to you in his post regarding shooting from the high horse.
Post by: runamuk on October 26, 2016, 04:49:16 PM
Post by: krout81 on October 26, 2016, 04:58:15 PM
I don't know about all of you but when the animals are far and few between I like to cover as much ground as possible. There are years I put 50 miles on the odometer and walked into several spots all day long without seeing anything. Then guess what is standing by the road while driving just before dark on my way back to the RV. Seems like I spent a lot of time sneaking around the gated and ditched roads for nothing. Still love sneaking around, but I am not gonna pass up any opportunity to fill my tag. :twocents: :twocents:
Post by: bobcat on October 26, 2016, 05:03:25 PM
Post by: cumminsbassguy on October 26, 2016, 05:11:09 PM
Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 05:11:18 PM
Show me where I have criticized anyone. making hard by choice is no different than selecting only pope and young or boone and Crockett animals with more efficient weapon it is just a way of creating limitations. If you would like to read a post that is full of criticism look to your own.My apologies, I was meaning to quote tgomez. I have no problem with those that place limitations on themselves just with those that look down on others who do not place the same limitation on themselves.
Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 05:22:52 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personlly, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.How tall do they have to be called a high horse?
I'm now realizing how terrible of a person I am and I'm full of self loathing since the last deer I shot I was riding behind locked gates on logging roads on a horse that was about 17 hands.
Ohh wait, I'm over it.
Post by: Chesapeake on October 26, 2016, 05:25:27 PM
Do you have to swim away from your boat before you are considered to be fishing?
If your boat is the duck blind, are you really duck hunting?
Post by: cumminsbassguy on October 26, 2016, 05:33:11 PM
How far must one walk from their vehicle before they are considered to be hunting?off the maintained roadway. (page 87 item 7 of your regulation handbook) :tup:
Post by: rtspring on October 26, 2016, 05:33:58 PM
Its not your tag, you have no right to tell someone how to hunt. If I see a deer or an elk from the road I will stop and murder it.... Just the same as if I were 9 miles deep..
Its called, HUNTING.
Post by: rtspring on October 26, 2016, 05:37:26 PM
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
Post by: cumminsbassguy on October 26, 2016, 05:38:57 PM
Shot 75 yards off a road, last day last year and I could not walk (ankle)jezuz man, :drool: :tup:
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
Post by: Nailed it on October 26, 2016, 05:40:31 PM
Haha, first off the marine I took bear hunting is a handicap man. Secondly all I did was offer my personal opinion on the OP. I didn't know everyone was so touched by my opinion. For those of you getting angry or bitter twoard my opinion must be road hunters? The bottom line is it is just my opinion, doesn't have to be yours people. Most of you can't come with your own opinions but just bash others. To me that shows how weak minded some of you are. Keep on road hunting if that's what makes you happy. Just don't brag about how good of a hunter you are because that is not hunting. I have killed a deer for 21years straight and zero were shot while driving up a road. I have never not gotten a deer, and I hunt on all public land. But as mentioned to each there own. You have to decide what makes your overall character and I will decide my own. Thanks and God Bless!I'm happy that you have never "shot while driving up a road", cause that would be breaking the law.
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Post by: h20hunter on October 26, 2016, 05:43:41 PM
High Horse hunting can be defined many ways. Typically you will know a high horse hunter by their general distaste for anyone that does not in a way that fits their ethical paradigm. Often, this will be reflected by choice words such as "to easy" "pathetic". Often high horse hunters will attempt to demean or belittle others that may hunt legally, but in a way to cause such personal anguish that statistics and kill ratios will be used to prove their might. For an example, I sometimes you big words to show that I am so much more photosynthesis than the next person.
Baiting, road hunting, long range, modern bow vs longbow, muzzy vs modern....go ahead and continue to hunt from your high horse all you wish. As long as you do you will contribute to the already growing divide among hunters and add that much fuel to the fire. Be careful what you call pathetic and wrong because those that you push away may just someday need to be called upon to support you.
Post by: bobcat on October 26, 2016, 05:45:24 PM
Shot 75 yards off a road, last day last year and I could not walk (ankle)
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
Tell me the name of the road and I will tell you if it was ethical or not. 😜
Post by: cbond3318 on October 26, 2016, 05:48:24 PM
The good ol ETHICAL HUNTWA...
Its not your tag, you have no right to tell someone how to hunt. If I see a deer or an elk from the road I will stop and murder it.... Just the same as if I were 9 miles deep..
Its called, HUNTING.
You can't murder an animal. You can though slay, whack, smoke, thump, let the air out or gift a dirt nap too.
Post by: ElevenBravo on October 26, 2016, 05:48:40 PM
Shot 75 yards off a road, last day last year and I could not walk (ankle)jezuz man, :drool: :tup:
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
That photo was made into a place mat. Awesome. Your story is honest and I respect that.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 26, 2016, 05:50:00 PM
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Post by: westside Elkhunter on October 26, 2016, 06:24:49 PM
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Post by: theleo on October 26, 2016, 06:27:43 PM
I'm pretty sure I murdered ground squirrels in my younger days. Learned an important lesson shooting those things, when shooting from a vehicle the guy with the 10-22 should shoot out the passenger side window only. If you shoot it out of the driver side widow you'll forever hear the rattle of brass when you turn the defroster on.The good ol ETHICAL HUNTWA...
Its not your tag, you have no right to tell someone how to hunt. If I see a deer or an elk from the road I will stop and murder it.... Just the same as if I were 9 miles deep..
Its called, HUNTING.
You can't murder an animal. You can though slay, whack, smoke, thump, let the air out or gift a dirt nap too.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on October 26, 2016, 06:59:57 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 26, 2016, 08:00:13 PM
Shot 75 yards off a road, last day last year and I could not walk (ankle)
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
Nice post RT. :tup:
I did my fair share of burning boot leather this year to no avail, the last Monday of the season Mr Buck decided to commit suicide by road. I still ended up packing him up a steep ridge almost a mile on our backs because he went down hill before I caught him for the kill shot.
I actually like packing them out on my back, it kinda feels good in a wired way. But I won't pass on a road buck either. :chuckle:
Post by: brew on October 26, 2016, 08:08:39 PM
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 26, 2016, 08:26:17 PM
I don't see an issue. 10% of the hunters kill 90% of the animals and they don't hunt near roads.
Hah hah. You keep believing that. Where I hunt, there is pretty much a logging road on every ridge and in some of the canyons too. I stop and glass. I get down in the reprod. I get in the woods. But you better believe I have my eyes open when I'm driving between units. I say take them where you find them. I never noticed that the ones I have taken in the deep woods taste any better than the ones I have caught out in the open while driving.
Post by: tritt007 on October 26, 2016, 08:38:57 PM
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Post by: JakeLand on October 26, 2016, 09:31:44 PM
I honistly can't even believe this is a point of discussion amongst hunters ........
:yeah:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 26, 2016, 09:38:44 PM
Oh get off your high horse before you get altitude sickness!The good ol ETHICAL HUNTWA...
Its not your tag, you have no right to tell someone how to hunt. If I see a deer or an elk from the road I will stop and murder it.... Just the same as if I were 9 miles deep..
Its called, HUNTING.
You can't murder an animal. You can though slay, whack, smoke, thump, let the air out or gift a dirt nap too.
:chuckle: I apologize to the spacing police.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 26, 2016, 09:45:41 PM
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Post by: cbond3318 on October 27, 2016, 06:36:50 AM
Post by: cbond3318 on October 27, 2016, 06:41:03 AM
Shot 75 yards off a road, last day last year and I could not walk (ankle)
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
Nice post RT. :tup:
I did my fair share of burning boot leather this year to no avail, the last Monday of the season Mr Buck decided to commit suicide by road. I still ended up packing him up a steep ridge almost a mile on our backs because he went down hill before I caught him for the kill shot.
I actually like packing them out on my back, it kinda feels good in a wired way. But I won't pass on a road buck either. :chuckle:
Dang! a 30" from the road! lets see though, Deduct 4" spread for road hunting, add back 2.75" for the steep climb out (if greater than a 2 to 1 slope) add in a bonus 1.33" of spread for admitting you road hunt, CONGRATS on the 30" buck!! :tup: :tup:
Post by: Jason on October 27, 2016, 06:50:56 AM
I honistly can't even believe this is a point of discussion amongst hunters ........:yeah: Unfortunately I can believe it, this is the what this site has gone to, 8 years ago this would not be a discussion.
If its's legal then it's ok in my book. It may not be very sporting but it's food on the table.
Post by: jackelope on October 27, 2016, 07:01:17 AM
I honistly can't even believe this is a point of discussion amongst hunters ........:yeah: Unfortunately I can believe it, this is the what this site has gone to, 8 years ago this would not be a discussion.
If its's legal then it's ok in my book. It may not be very sporting but it's food on the table.
It would have been a great topic to use the search function on to find older posts/rants on the same topic.
Since we're on this topic, roadhunting kill. Drove the truck up and loaded him whole. Took him to the barn and broke him down there.
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Post by: arees on October 27, 2016, 07:56:09 AM
I prefer to get out into the woods and hike, but I also need to have more people hunting and supporting the hunting cause. When it comes time to lobby for hunting, vote for hunting, or open our pockets to support conservation we need as many hunters as we can get.
PS, when I go bow hunting it is with a wooden bow made by my wife and wooden arrows. If I ever shoot anything I will lord it over all you guys using training wheels. Really. :)
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 27, 2016, 08:05:22 AM
Shot 75 yards off a road, last day last year and I could not walk (ankle)
I should of let him go cause he was next to a road? Hell No.
Nice post RT. :tup:
I did my fair share of burning boot leather this year to no avail, the last Monday of the season Mr Buck decided to commit suicide by road. I still ended up packing him up a steep ridge almost a mile on our backs because he went down hill before I caught him for the kill shot.
I actually like packing them out on my back, it kinda feels good in a wired way. But I won't pass on a road buck either. :chuckle:
Dang! a 30" from the road! lets see though, Deduct 4" spread for road hunting, add back 2.75" for the steep climb out (if greater than a 2 to 1 slope) add in a bonus 1.33" of spread for admitting you road hunt, CONGRATS on the 30" buck!! :tup: :tup:
Thanks, but he is really only a ??" buck, my widest yet. :tup:
Post by: Woodchuck on October 27, 2016, 08:16:37 AM
Now you're just showing off. :chuckle:I honistly can't even believe this is a point of discussion amongst hunters ........:yeah: Unfortunately I can believe it, this is the what this site has gone to, 8 years ago this would not be a discussion.
If its's legal then it's ok in my book. It may not be very sporting but it's food on the table.
It would have been a great topic to use the search function on to find older posts/rants on the same topic.
Since we're on this topic, roadhunting kill. Drove the truck up and loaded him whole. Took him to the barn and broke him down there.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 27, 2016, 09:50:55 AM
Now you're just showing off. :chuckle:I honistly can't even believe this is a point of discussion amongst hunters ........:yeah: Unfortunately I can believe it, this is the what this site has gone to, 8 years ago this would not be a discussion.
If its's legal then it's ok in my book. It may not be very sporting but it's food on the table.
It would have been a great topic to use the search function on to find older posts/rants on the same topic.
Since we're on this topic, roadhunting kill. Drove the truck up and loaded him whole. Took him to the barn and broke him down there.
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That's a great road deer. :tup:
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 27, 2016, 09:55:53 AM
Since we're on this topic, roadhunting kill. Drove the truck up and loaded him whole. Took him to the barn and broke him down there.
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Beautiful deer. Beautiful country. Late season deer is my favorite time to hunt.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 27, 2016, 10:08:13 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 27, 2016, 10:13:43 AM
Road hunting truly is hunting if you ask the Native Americans as that's what they seem to do best
We passed a bunch of them up there those days were hunting.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 27, 2016, 03:27:32 PM
I honistly can't even believe this is a point of discussion amongst hunters ........:yeah: Unfortunately I can believe it, this is the what this site has gone to, 8 years ago this would not be a discussion.
If its's legal then it's ok in my book. It may not be very sporting but it's food on the table.
It would have been a great topic to use the search function on to find older posts/rants on the same topic.
Since we're on this topic, roadhunting kill. Drove the truck up and loaded him whole. Took him to the barn and broke him down there.
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That is NOT road hunting kill, that is a deer hunting kill. :sry:
I know, I am very proficient in road hunting. In fact I have achieved the road hunting Slam in WA, ID, and Montana. Yep that's right, a slam, one of each species in all three states, 2 track, dirt, gravel, and asphalt. The last one was a little chewy though. I also believe I may hold the state record, it was a whopping 38 miles long. I normally don't post pictures of my trophy roads but I will make an exception this time...and NO, I am not long arming in the pic, it really was 38 miles (the pic just doesn't do it justice) and for reference in size, check out that huge bush on the side.
PLEASE don't try and decipher where this harvest happened, For this is my pot hole area (same as a honey hole for deer hunting.)
I am positive that this road has come to a intersection with another road, spread its gravel, and we will continue to see it's genetics in many more trophy roads yet to be made. :4w:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Hunting is the process of looking for, or seeking to find your prey.
Truck, car, atv, motorbike, bicycle, horse, boots, etc, these are forms of transportation.
So if you are out and about looking for deer, YOU ARE HUNTING. Really does not matter what type of transportation you are using, if your looking your hunting.
Post by: Woodchuck on October 27, 2016, 03:31:46 PM
If I may ask, what did it run for processing? Did you have any summer sausage made?
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 27, 2016, 03:43:58 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 27, 2016, 04:34:43 PM
Road hunting truly is hunting if you ask the Native Americans as that's what they seem to do best
Ok, so passengers with me are lazy road hunters? That's I and my passengers best? Wow... :chuckle:
Post by: b0bbyg on October 27, 2016, 04:35:44 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personally, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.
Is trolling from a high horse pathetic as well ? :chuckle: I do like to troll at times but not sure if using a high horse is acceptable.
As long as they don't block roads and let others by I have no issues with road hunting. :twocents:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 27, 2016, 04:48:14 PM
Road hunting does not mean shooting from a vehicle. I, personally, find hunting from a high horse pathetic as well.
Is trolling from a high horse pathetic as well ? :chuckle: I do like to troll at times but not sure if using a high horse is acceptable.
As long as they don't block roads and let others by I have no issues with road hunting. :twocents:
I believe a high horse is actually required, the short ones drown....
Post by: Bob33 on October 27, 2016, 04:50:33 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 27, 2016, 05:02:58 PM
Post by: RB on October 27, 2016, 05:05:49 PM
I've killed some animals from a road, and some 5+ hiking miles in. They are all special to me.
:yeah:
Hiked three miles in hunted all day got back to truck and shot a Deer next to the road driving out, as stated above they are all special to me as well. :twocents:
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 27, 2016, 07:05:00 PM
It makes sense really. Roads are generally located on the most habitable areas. More food etc
That's it. Hunt the animals in there habitat and that happens to be a tree farm. Some very nice deer killed off the roads.
Post by: RadSav on October 27, 2016, 07:34:22 PM