Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 04, 2010, 12:27:48 PM
Post by: shedcrazy on November 04, 2010, 12:29:56 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 04, 2010, 12:31:07 PM
Post by: NWBREW on November 04, 2010, 12:31:53 PM
He lives on Orcas island and he's borderline tame...... 6x5 good mass... Family member who's a non hunter offered him up.... :dunno:
If you want the meat I say yes......but if you want the hunt, I say no.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 04, 2010, 12:32:12 PM
Post by: Mike450r on November 04, 2010, 12:33:12 PM
Post by: NWBREW on November 04, 2010, 12:34:50 PM
Children feed him apples...
OOOHHH. I don't think I could.....just because of the children. That's just me though.......good luck.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 04, 2010, 12:34:58 PM
Post by: J Snow73 on November 04, 2010, 12:36:54 PM
Post by: h20hunter on November 04, 2010, 12:37:05 PM
Post by: Mike450r on November 04, 2010, 12:37:30 PM
Post by: Alan K on November 04, 2010, 12:38:07 PM
Post by: coachcw on November 04, 2010, 12:38:23 PM
Post by: shedcrazy on November 04, 2010, 12:38:31 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 04, 2010, 12:38:36 PM
Children feed him apples...
Another buck will soon replace him, and they can continue feeding the deer. (although feeding deer like that really is not a good idea)
Post by: BIGINNER on November 04, 2010, 12:39:46 PM
Post by: Wile E. Hunter on November 04, 2010, 12:39:55 PM
Post by: Craig on November 04, 2010, 12:41:35 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 04, 2010, 12:41:55 PM
Post by: cwuwildcat on November 04, 2010, 12:44:14 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2010, 12:44:43 PM
Anyone know if Orcas is firearm restricted?
Do it from 400 yards with a 6 pound slug gun......for the challenge.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 04, 2010, 12:45:44 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on November 04, 2010, 12:50:40 PM
Post by: h20hunter on November 04, 2010, 12:51:40 PM
Post by: coachcw on November 04, 2010, 12:53:05 PM
Post by: Gutpile on November 04, 2010, 12:53:15 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 04, 2010, 12:53:46 PM
Post by: chester on November 04, 2010, 12:54:43 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 04, 2010, 12:56:10 PM
An acclimated dominant buck deer in the rut can be extremely dangerous :bdid:- in particular to children used to approaching and feeding him. Dirt nap ASAP.
:yeah:
Firearms restricted area. Also need written permission from the property owner. Also need to be out of the town limits.
If you can meet that criteria, take your nice Blacktail with pistol at distance of the limits of your gun and shooting ability. Be just as proud of a bow kill. Make a clean kill and safe shot. Enjoy some chops!
I like the idea of letting a disabled hunter take him. Not so great for youth, because it does not abide by fare chase and the elements of a well deserved hunt in an 'untamed' environment. Or just shoot him yourself ensuring that you've challenged yourself. -all knowing that you might as well do it before he dies of old age or gets hit by a car.
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PET DEER.
-Steve
Post by: backyard bucks on November 04, 2010, 12:57:23 PM
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You definitely should not. I should.
Post by: addicted on November 04, 2010, 12:58:14 PM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on November 04, 2010, 01:00:16 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on November 04, 2010, 01:08:18 PM
Post by: Curly on November 04, 2010, 01:10:30 PM
Post by: Sneekee23 on November 04, 2010, 01:14:06 PM
Post by: backyard bucks on November 04, 2010, 01:19:09 PM
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Take the leash off forthe pictures
better yet make sure you post some good pics with him hanging off the neighbor kids swing set... :chuckle:
go get em.... :drool:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 04, 2010, 01:20:56 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on November 04, 2010, 01:24:19 PM
Post by: rasbo on November 04, 2010, 01:25:44 PM
Post by: Fishnclifff on November 04, 2010, 01:38:52 PM
Just because he wanders on your property or others and you or others interfere with the natural feeding habits of said wild deer, doesn't make him a pet.
legal hunting season + written permission on property + legal deer + legal weapon= legally killed deer.
NO FAMILY PETS WILL BE HARMED IN THIS PROCESS
:guns: :hunter: :archery_smiley: :cue:
Post by: J Snow73 on November 04, 2010, 01:43:44 PM
Post by: the1rod on November 04, 2010, 01:46:03 PM
Post by: bowtech721 on November 04, 2010, 01:46:52 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 04, 2010, 01:47:46 PM
(just kidding enforcement)
Post by: runamuk on November 04, 2010, 01:49:45 PM
He lives on Orcas island and he's borderline tame...... 6x5 good mass... Family member who's a non hunter offered him up.... :dunno:
first it isn't
should you slaughter a human habituated deer sure if you want the meat for the freezer ;) and try and do it in a manner that doesn't traumatize too many kids
Post by: bowtech721 on November 04, 2010, 01:50:41 PM
If i put a flashlight on my bow will someone get 10 points?I thought everyone uses one on their bow? :chuckle:
(just kidding enforcement)
Post by: wastickslinger on November 04, 2010, 01:51:33 PM
Post by: canyelk48 on November 04, 2010, 02:10:03 PM
Post by: Fishnclifff on November 04, 2010, 02:15:37 PM
Think of it as harvesting meat.
If he does, and wants to tell a tale of it, well so be it. His decision.
Post by: CountryslickR on November 04, 2010, 02:18:44 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 04, 2010, 02:20:41 PM
So....you gonna videotape it like Troy Gentry did when he "hunted" a tame bear? I seem to remember that most members were in an uproar over that incident. Pretty lame if you kill it and I'm surprised how many people advocate killing this deer KNOWING that it's pretty tame. Hell, just walk up to it with an apple in one hand and a knife in the other and slice his throat. He'll look good on hanging on your wall and you can tell all your buddies about your great accomplishment. You guys call this hunting????
Troy Gentry lied about it and I'm sure he didn't do it for the meat.
You sound just like a PETA member to me. Do you every buy meat in a grocery store? Do you call that hunting?
Post by: h20hunter on November 04, 2010, 02:25:06 PM
Post by: hendog on November 04, 2010, 02:37:17 PM
He lives on Orcas island and he's borderline tame...... 6x5 good mass... Family member who's a non hunter offered him up.... :dunno:
Let him be. It would be like the Texans shooting deer in fenced in areas.
Post by: J Snow73 on November 04, 2010, 02:38:48 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on November 04, 2010, 02:46:12 PM
An acclimated dominant buck deer in the rut can be extremely dangerous :bdid:- in particular to children used to approaching and feeding him. Dirt nap ASAP.
:yeah:
Post by: d-rock on November 04, 2010, 02:48:46 PM
Post by: d-rock on November 04, 2010, 03:14:05 PM
Post by: canyelk48 on November 04, 2010, 03:43:53 PM
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He asked for opinions, I gave mine. Take it for what it's worth! Yes I buy meat in a grocery store, and no I do not call that hunting, and when I do HUNT, I don't intentionally kill tame animals. Doesn't make me a PETA member either just because I don't think it's right to kill a tame deer. I bet he's not doing it for the meat, he's doing it for the headgear (since he mentioned the 6x5 big mass) - big difference. If he didn't have reservations about killing the deer, he probably wouldn't have posted the question and would have just gone out and done it. BTW, I've sent hundreds of meat goats to the slaughterhouse; I don't believe a PETA member would be caught dead doing that, so take your name calling and stuff it.
Troy Gentry lied about it and I'm sure he didn't do it for the meat.
You sound just like a PETA member to me. Do you every buy meat in a grocery store? Do you call that hunting?
Post by: Glockster on November 04, 2010, 03:56:10 PM
IMHO this situation is no more of a hunt than me walking up to my cat and shooting it in the back of the head. LOL
It's kind of funny to me that people seek validation or emotional support from complete strangers on the internet. One good thing about the internet, it seems great for catching poachers though.
Post by: MikeWalking on November 04, 2010, 04:32:34 PM
At the same time, if local kids are used to feeding him... :dunno: I wouldn't want to be they guy known for killing him..
Post by: Little Dave on November 04, 2010, 04:46:13 PM
Post by: J Snow73 on November 04, 2010, 04:48:23 PM
At least he didn't whack it first and come on here trying to pass it off as a real hunt. :IBCOOL:You would eat your cat? Wow man don't see the comparisan, but I believe that would qualify for food stamps or the looney bin
IMHO this situation is no more of a hunt than me walking up to my cat and shooting it in the back of the head. LOL
It's kind of funny to me that people seek validation or emotional support from complete strangers on the internet. One good thing about the internet, it seems great for catching poachers though.
Post by: lazydrifter on November 04, 2010, 05:14:25 PM
Post by: ldjbuff on November 04, 2010, 05:18:39 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 04, 2010, 06:46:24 PM
Your post said kids feed him apples, are they actually getting him to take them from their hand or do they just put them out for him and he comes around to eat while they are near by? How close does he really come to them?
If he is actually taking them from kid's hands, I would say there is a real potential for injury at some point to one of the kids. No matter how tame he seems, he is still a true wild animal, and cannot be considered in the same way you would a domestic animal. If something were to suddenly startle him, a kid could get hooked by one of the horns, kicked, etc.
I would say, go look the situation over in person, then make a decision on what you see, and follow through with it. As you can see, there are as many different opinions as there are people on here, so this could carry on for weeks with no real changes.
If you are still struggling with shooting it yourself, the best thing I have seen on here is to find a disabled hunter, maybe a wheelchair bound one with mobility limits, and help him or her have the chance to take him. I would bet that in the end you would feel much better about the situation and I know the hunter would be very grateful for the opportunity.
Good luck.
Post by: backyard bucks on November 04, 2010, 07:00:10 PM
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If you are still struggling with shooting it yourself, the best thing I have seen on here is to find a disabled hunter, maybe a wheelchair bound one with mobility limits, and help him or her have the chance to take him. I would bet that in the end you would feel much better about the situation and I know the hunter would be very grateful for the opportunity.
i'll go get my dad's wheelchair.. count me in.. :chuckle: :chuckle: :P
Post by: markts on November 04, 2010, 07:07:09 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on November 04, 2010, 07:08:01 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on November 04, 2010, 07:20:15 PM
Post by: CountryslickR on November 04, 2010, 08:13:44 PM
So....you gonna videotape it like Troy Gentry did when he "hunted" a tame bear? I seem to remember that most members were in an uproar over that incident. Pretty lame if you kill it and I'm surprised how many people advocate killing this deer KNOWING that it's pretty tame. Hell, just walk up to it with an apple in one hand and a knife in the other and slice his throat. He'll look good on hanging on your wall and you can tell all your buddies about your great accomplishment. You guys call this hunting????
PETA Much??? hahahaha :'(
Post by: bowpredator on November 04, 2010, 08:21:13 PM
Good luck.
Post by: shedcrazy on November 04, 2010, 08:23:02 PM
Post by: bowpredator on November 04, 2010, 08:27:56 PM
Post by: bowpredator on November 04, 2010, 08:29:47 PM
Post by: DeerThug on November 04, 2010, 08:43:34 PM
But wait till the last day after you have really hunted.
Post by: dreamunelk on November 04, 2010, 09:14:41 PM
Post by: GUscottie on November 04, 2010, 09:20:24 PM
Post by: krout81 on November 04, 2010, 11:40:18 PM
Post by: deadwoodbuck on November 05, 2010, 09:05:23 AM
Post by: Special T on November 05, 2010, 09:11:24 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 05, 2010, 09:11:30 AM
WDFW shot it. So, you might do Orcas Islanders a favor, shoot it.
Post by: wayner on November 05, 2010, 09:38:06 AM
Post by: patton1 on November 05, 2010, 10:55:01 AM
Post by: huntlakewood on November 05, 2010, 12:31:45 PM
:yeah:He lives on Orcas island and he's borderline tame...... 6x5 good mass... Family member who's a non hunter offered him up.... :dunno:
If you want the meat I say yes......but if you want the hunt, I say no.
Post by: spin05 on November 05, 2010, 03:16:37 PM
Post by: Lon on November 05, 2010, 03:43:04 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on November 05, 2010, 04:01:03 PM
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Post by: Little Fish on November 05, 2010, 04:16:55 PM
Post by: jeepster on November 05, 2010, 05:19:51 PM
Post by: bow4elk on November 05, 2010, 05:37:54 PM
shoot it. Just make sure when u take pictures that the weapon u use is legal and no flashlights are taped to it. :chuckle:
where the heck was I during all the flashlight thrash?? Someone send me the link, please :jacked:
Post by: wayner on November 05, 2010, 06:23:19 PM
Post by: YoungBuck on November 05, 2010, 06:42:04 PM
Post by: methowman on November 05, 2010, 07:11:03 PM
to kill or slaughter inhumanly or barbarously. Besides if the deer has been hand fed then its no longer a wild animal in my book. I would question my right's as a hunter & the deer's as a prey, once the animal trusts humans its no longer the same game... Let the Buck go, hit the trail & find a buck that has a fighting chance.
Post by: Curly on November 05, 2010, 07:43:13 PM
shoot it. Just make sure when u take pictures that the weapon u use is legal and no flashlights are taped to it. :chuckle:
where the heck was I during all the flashlight thrash?? Someone send me the link, please :jacked:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,60198.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,60198.0.html)
and this one (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,60234.0.html) has some funny posts.
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 05, 2010, 07:57:16 PM
We have elk in our yard all the time and I am often asked why I don't shoot one. Though they do sometimes piss me off because they eat all the flowers and such, I just don't see the need to shoot one. I hunt for the challenge, for the excuse to get away from the phone, the computer, the traffic. I hunt as an escape from reality so to speak. Sitting on my back porch and sticking one with my bow just doesn't really do it for me. I have nothing against people that do because that is their prerogative but its not for me. If I were really hard up for money and really needed the meat it would be different but luckily I am not. :twocents:Well said some of us hunt to enjoy gods creation for some of us its about the immersion in nature, the solitude, the pursuit of an animal on its terms, the quality time spent with family, and friends to each their own if it were me I would pass.
Post by: Forrestrover on November 05, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
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Post by: 1buckdown on November 07, 2010, 10:19:16 PM
Post by: DRDANTDC on November 07, 2010, 10:22:34 PM
He lives on Orcas island and he's borderline tame...... 6x5 good mass... Family member who's a non hunter offered him up.... :dunno:That's not hunting... :bdid: