#2154285 - 11/08/10 07:22 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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Poser
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I've been surprised many times by the caliber of buck that exists even on highly pressured areas. I ain't saying they are going to be easy to kill, but sounds like most of these guys are only hunting a few days out of the year anyway. So really, what are the chances? They'll take out 2-3 bucks during gun season, but it won't hurt you overall. -don't expect Lee and Tiffany to show up your property, but you'll be ok.
I hunt a small, 50 acre tract several times a seasons. It is surrounded on 4 sides by extreme pressure of "shoot anything that moves" type of hunters. On groupe of guys cut a highway parallel with the property line so they can intercept deer moving onto this property. I have also observed these guys shooting at deer running full speed, 400+ yards away.
I have been pleasantly surprised to see a couple of bucks that have survived into their 3rd season. I suspect that there is at least one 4.5+ year old out there as well.
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#2154307 - 11/08/10 07:31 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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deerlawyer
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try to get that lease or another one yourself and make your own rules.
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#2154316 - 11/08/10 07:34 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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UTGrad
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Loc: Franklin, TN
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Hunt,
You are probably the one that will get the big bucks. You scout them hard and work hard, so your hard work should pay off. They could get lucky and score with a big buck, but there is nothing you can really do about it. I'm pulling for you, now get a big buck!
UT
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#2154317 - 11/08/10 07:35 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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whistlinwingman
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Loc: Morristown
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no, not asking what to do about them. would you keep letting deer walk? or would you just going ahead shoot them? sorry i was unclear. i mean its my dad and grandfather, i want them to have a great time evertime!
if it makes you happy to shoot it..then shoot it. If not, let them enjoy the chance to kill. Some of these deer will survive and it will be challenging but you can hunt them. Make you a few sanctuary areas. I'd say They will abide by a sanctuary rule better than antler restrictions.
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#2154624 - 11/08/10 09:33 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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LIL JOKER
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tell them they aint at cheatham anymore ..blahhhhhhh
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#2154653 - 11/08/10 09:50 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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easy45
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Loc: Medon
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nothing to do, just enjoy the time in the woods with them
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#2155138 - 11/09/10 09:03 AM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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Living2Hunt
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guys thanks for the advice! like i said before, i dont care if they shoot what they want! just didnt know if i should shoot small ones just cause everyone else is! but i think i will just keep trying to hunt big ones! and maybe i will connect! lol! lil joker, cuz, you know how it is with them! remember that 1600 acre we had leased in hickman! lol! but thanks ut grad! you have seen pics, so im going to keep at it and just not worry! thanks guys, i was hoping i was doing the right thing by just waiting on a big one!
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#2155209 - 11/09/10 09:23 AM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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UTGrad
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Loc: Franklin, TN
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What are your goals? If you need meat than take the small ones...if you want something bigger let your family take the small ones.
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#2155646 - 11/09/10 12:46 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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tasaman
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Loc: Woodlawn, TN
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Sounds like your going to need your own property if you want to do it all your own way.
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#2155719 - 11/09/10 01:18 PM
Re: what would ya'll do?
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Longhunter
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To some not killing deer is not fun. If you want to have fun, kill some deer! I thought you should understand this HuntFUN!
Seriously, if you want to shut down the fun, then start imposing rules on others.
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