#1884997 - 04/14/10 04:40 PM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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Mr.Bro
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I know some older hunters (55-83 years old) that don't agree with shooting a doe at all. But will take a spike or any buck. Just the way they we're brought up.
Some older hunters may be like that but not me.I take maybe 1 doe every 3-4 years and let small bucks walk.It doesnt hurt me a bit to have an unfilled tag.I go for the fun of it.Cleaning,draging and loading into lifted truck is rough on 57 year old that hunts by himself.I've taken my share of does and will now leave them for the younger guys.
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#1885023 - 04/14/10 04:56 PM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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Bertman
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They all taste the same.Earn a buck sux.
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#1885043 - 04/14/10 05:05 PM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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Camp
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Registered: 11/30/07
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Loc: Rutherford County / Mid TN
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I'm not in favor of "earn a buck".
I personally think 2 buck limit and have it. Whatever makes you happy.
I don't shoot little bucks and have no desire to kill dozens of does to then try and give away. But I can see where the flexibility to shoot "something" is important for new hunters especially and also those that simply can't spend much time in the woods because of other commitments.
Sometimes just a little success leads to more excitement and desire which leads to better succcess and then one day you wind up on here talking about how you pass up those little guys now! 
2 bucks gives flexibility for meat and trophy and also an "ooopps I shot the wrong one". And also if somebody can get 2 bucks, they should have the skills to be able to get 1 or 2 does as well. Which combined would put some meat in the freezer.
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#1885311 - 04/14/10 08:39 PM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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rem270
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deer meat taste the same to me.
the only way ill kill a doe is if i need the meat or someone else is wanting a deer to eat.
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#1885467 - 04/14/10 10:09 PM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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eightpointer
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I don't give a rip what you shoot. Small buck, spike, fawn, it's your hunt not mine. Enjoy Mother Nature.
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#1885530 - 04/14/10 11:34 PM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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WestTn Huntin'man
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I'm all for each hunter deciding whats right for him and the land he's hunting on.
I've often thought it might not be a bad idea in some area's overrun with does to earn the 3rd buck.
Without a doubt younger deer make your jerky more tender.I like a young one before the rut . Cut the whole deer up just for tender jerky strips.
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#1885546 - 04/15/10 02:18 AM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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bowriter
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I have never harvested a doe. But sure have killed a bunch of them.
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#1885580 - 04/15/10 06:29 AM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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Bottom Hunter
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deer meat dos not all taste the same and you'll never convince me of that.
I have thrown buck meat away because I could not eat it. maybe it's an age thing or a rut thing or whatever, but I will never pay to process anything with antlers again.....
We eat two-three deer a year and none are bucks......
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#1885584 - 04/15/10 06:32 AM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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8 POINTS OR BETTER
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deer meat dos not all taste the same and you'll never convince me of that.
I have thrown buck meat away because I could not eat it. maybe it's an age thing or a rut thing or whatever, but I will never pay to process anything with antlers again.....
We eat two-three deer a year and none are bucks......
JMO
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#1885687 - 04/15/10 07:52 AM
Re: People that never harvest does!
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bowriter
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Age certainly makes a difference but after a half century of eating deer, I can tell you bucks and does have a different flavor. An old doe can be tough as boot leather and a spike buck can be tender as mashed potatoes. But given two deer of the same age and of different sex, you can dang sure tell the difference.
At least I can.
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