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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Night goat on November 13, 2018, 03:54:36 PM

Title: Dumb question
Post by: Night goat on November 13, 2018, 03:54:36 PM: Whats the legal safe distance to shoot a deer from any building or structure? Is it 200 ft or 200 yards?

I live out in country and got a big one that hangs around my yard...... My 20 gauge would do the trick just fine....
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Special T on November 13, 2018, 03:59:33 PM: 2 things if you are on your private property all you have to do is shoot in a safe direction. 200 ft has more to do with other folks homes and the road, and that is highly dependent on your neighborhood
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Tinmaniac on November 13, 2018, 04:45:57 PM: If your out in the county on your own place it doesn't matter.My friends mom has shot some nice elk out of the kitchen window while doing the dishes!
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Bill W on November 13, 2018, 04:56:43 PM: as long as the house window is open it's time to shoot.
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Buckmark on November 13, 2018, 04:59:25 PM: Make sure to remove the screen first :chuckle:
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Humptulips on November 13, 2018, 05:24:33 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on November 13, 2018, 04:59:25 PM
Make sure to remove the screen first :chuckle:

Pffft! Who wouldn't sacrifice a screen for a nice elk or a big buck? :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Night goat on November 13, 2018, 05:31:59 PM: I live in a "neighborhood" but its 1200+ ft between houses, I have a giant maple tree to use as a backstop, my yard opens up and in basically on the beach, so, if I use buck shot in a 20 gauge, migjt hVw a few pellets make it into the bay, but if I can line up a shot.... Might be heard, wont be seen....

Weve shot the 20 gauge off in the yard many times around 4th of july and new years, and a few other celebrations, neighbors havent said squat, everything ends up out on the bay anyway, and its not like any kayakers or swimmers will be out there in November...

I got a tag, legal safe distance, won't shoot til late season opens up.... Got basis covered right?
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Special T on November 13, 2018, 05:57:27 PM: Slugs wont go very far Ive used buckshot on a deer and im un impressed best used for hed shots. :twocents:
This guy is the source for shooting all things shotgun can. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Night goat on November 13, 2018, 06:19:53 PM: I like how nobody has said not do to this yet....
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Tinmaniac on November 13, 2018, 07:13:52 PM: A quarter mile between houses ? No fire arms restrictions ? I would post up on the roof and blast him in the head with the seven mag. If you miss the bullet goes in the dirt and you need to practice shooting .
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 13, 2018, 07:22:35 PM: Quote from: Tinmaniac on November 13, 2018, 07:13:52 PM
A quarter mile between houses ? No fire arms restrictions ? I would post up on the roof and blast him in the head with the seven mag. If you miss the bullet goes in the dirt and you need to practice shooting .

If I remember right Night goat lives in a firearm restricted area. 😉
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: Bob33 on November 13, 2018, 07:33:20 PM: "Legal" and "safe" distances are different. Unless it is locally regulated, there are generally no legally defined limits.

"Safe" is primarily determined by the direction you are shooting. A 20 gauge slug shot in the air at a 45 degree angle will go further than 1200 feet.

One other consideration is how far a wounded deer might run before dying.

Be aware of what is behind the animal when aiming and make a lethal shot, and you should be fine.
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: fishnfur on November 13, 2018, 07:54:21 PM: 20 ga. rifled slugs over shot IMHO. You should be pretty accurate out to 75 yards or so. A little practice would be a good idea.
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: buggy on November 13, 2018, 09:35:22 PM: I'm gonna jump on the slug bandwagon. I've seen two deer shot within 40 yds with buckshot. Neither were recovered. One I think was a good shot. The other I know was a good shot. Saw hair flying at the point of impact.
Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: ThurstonCokid on November 13, 2018, 09:48:03 PM: For the situation and knock down power I’d like to say slug is the way to go.. sounds safe and legal from description

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Title: Re: Dumb question
Post by: jnordwell on November 13, 2018, 11:09:10 PM: Back in the early 80’s my dad would get up in the morning and sit on the front porch and shoot coyotes across a county road.. shake the pictures off the wall I guess..lol different times.