#1695985 - 12/29/09 09:20 PM
"Unavertised" Bucks?
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RKenney
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Registered: 03/15/08
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Loc: Maury Co.
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Who else has heard of or seen some monster bucks killed in Tn.
this season, that weren't "avertised"? By this I mean put on the
internet, in the news paper, or paraded around town. I know of
several, right here in Maury County.
I often wonder how many more great bucks that are killed leagally
in Tennessee's other 94 counties, that are not "advertised". As
I have posted before, most data collected is # of points and
what part of the county the buck was killed.
(p.s. sorry about my spelling and typing...not one of my strong
points)
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#1696000 - 12/29/09 09:23 PM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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Venison1
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Loc: United States
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I try to get several of my friends in TN to post here.
Some of them are not into the internet yet.
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#1696044 - 12/29/09 09:48 PM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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bowriter
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Loc: Lebanon,TN USA
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I have gotten reports on a ton of them. I have been able to verify a few. I know of a 198-gross non-typical in a taxidermy shop right now.
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#1696114 - 12/29/09 10:27 PM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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whitetail88
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Registered: 12/12/09
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Loc: wayne co. tn
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I have saw 10 or more bucks dead that has been posted on here an most of them is big bucks!!!!
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#1696212 - 12/29/09 11:35 PM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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RKenney
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Registered: 03/15/08
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Loc: Maury Co.
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bowriter,
Do you think Tennessee is underrated as far as good bucks go? I
know we don't have the "book" bucks that other states might have,
but from my observations, we are gaining ground.
What do you think the future holds for Tennessee, for more huge
bucks being killed?
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#1696251 - 12/30/09 02:00 AM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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bowriter
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Loc: Lebanon,TN USA
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TN is underated in many ways. Do you have any idea how many hunters would love to have the liberal doe limits we have in Unit L?
As for big bucks, no I don't think it is that underated other than by resident hunters. We have far more big bucks here than most residents think. The major problem is the terrain and varied food sources. The bucks are here, but it takes more skill than just sitting on a food plot or corn field to kill one.
What I am starting to see is more hunters killing big bucks and not telling anybody. Our hunting, as far as big bucks, speaking of antlers will continue to improve. We will have years, such as this one, where they are killing monsters everywhere, and we will have some slow years. Just like any other state. But we will never have bucks in the size and numbers of some of the Midwest or northen states. It is biologically and ecolocially impossible. But we will have some tremendous bucks for TN.
It has, in my opinion, nothing to do with three or two or one buck limit. It is all centered around hunter awareness. More and more hunters are passing up young bucks. Personally I could care less. But it is a growing trend and that is helping. But in my opinion, the major factor is hunters are beginning to understand some of the basics of deer management. Much of that is due to sites such as this one.
Huge bucks in the future? Maybe a few. Better bucks certainly. Can we compete with KY in terms of antler size? Never.
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#1696252 - 12/30/09 02:09 AM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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Football Hunter
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Registered: 10/22/07
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Loc: Wilson Co/Perry Co
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Imsure there are many killed that we dont see,as to a bunch of huge bucks,depends on what your definition of HUGE is.
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#1696260 - 12/30/09 02:23 AM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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richmanbarbeque
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Registered: 07/17/03
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Loc: Middle, Tn
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Good post BW,
I'm in Wisconsin right now. Went to an achery shop that has 40ish mounts or so. We can't compete with these guys but I seen several that I told my son that in TN it is possible to kill some of them. TN is a great state to deer hunt.
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#1696397 - 12/30/09 07:04 AM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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Churly Bucketts
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Registered: 10/15/07
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Loc: Ooltewah
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I know there a re a bunch of big deer that dont get advertised and I would imagine most of those are the ones that are poached or shot over corn.
I have been lucky enough to hunt and harvest bucks in a couple other states, but I am content hunting the bucks we have in TN. I think its a great place to hunt. Things are definitely getting better!
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#1696542 - 12/30/09 08:38 AM
Re: "Unavertised" Bucks?
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LA man
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Registered: 05/31/03
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Loc: spencer, tn/houma, la.
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IN MY COUNTY THERE ARE ABOUT 1600 DEER KILLED EACH YEAR BUT ONLY ABOUT 4-6 GUYS HERE THAT POST THIER DEER. SO IDE SAY 98% DONT GET SEEN BY EVERYBODY
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