Who would

[Dom]

I'm wondering how many of you deer hunter's would still go deer hunting,If it were only Doe's that could be hunted istead of Buck's.I would be And enjoying it just the same.

[SplitG2]

ill be in the woods!

[growalot]

I average 2-4 doe a year so that's an easy one Yep and hunting just as hard

[First-light]

I would for sure. The family loves venison and I love being in the woods watching all of its wonderful creatures. What would be the reasoning behind not shooting bucks?

[Deerthug]

Absolutely. Meat first. Racks are a bonus.

[ants]

Yup. U R still hunting

[fasteddie]

I would be there . I have passed on spikes , forks and eaten my buck tags along with some doe venison .

[oblivitar]

I would still be out there. I love it when your out there and the wildlife forgets that your even there, deer walking right by me.....squirrels almost walking across my legs lol Just seeing things you normally wouldnt

[WNYBuckHunter]

Heck yeah I would be out there! Sometimes I have more fun hunting a particular old doe than I do looking for bucks! Those older slicks are tough to fool.

[PostedBoys Gallego]

of course!

[defrazzle]

Hunting is the driver for me....doesn't matter what. Good game management practices will tell you that does and fawns need to be culled just as well as bucks. I hunted in Germany and they practice this year round. You would be amazed at the quality and quantity of game animals there.

[nyantler]

Yup. U R still hunting

+1

[ncountry]

Heck yeah. Even though I would miss the challenge of trying to target a nice buck.Just means I will have to pay a little more attention to the does and try to target some old smart ones.

[Pygmy]

Heck yes... I have been selling and giving away antlers...

I could give a s**t if I ever shot another buck..

2 or 3 nice adult dolly deers for the freezer for me and my family and I am a happy doobie..

[dave6x6]

Oh man.. That's like askin' if you'd still chase women even if you couldn't have sex..

[NYDeere]

I will be out there too. We are all meat eaters in my family, the antlers make poor soup.

[Paula]

I would and good example dave

[bubba]

If I could get a DMP every year yes. I get one every 3 or 4 years. If nit I would hunt birds and small game.

[Pygmy]

Bubba...I enjoy hunting small game and birds (especially waterfowl) more than hunting deer.. However I really LIKE venison, and living where I do,between NY and PA I get 3 or 4 doe permits per year..

Killing deer is a much more efficient way of filling the freezer than shooting ducks, rabbits, squirrels or grouse.

BTW.. Those yearling bucks taste just as good as does.. despite what some people might tell you, rutting 2.5 or 3.5 year old bucks don't taste as good as does or 1.5 year old bucks.. I've killed and eaten over 100 deer myself and have also eaten some samples of deer killed by friends..Rutting 2.5 to 3.5 year old bucks taste stronger, and anybody who says they don't is full of s**t or possibly has not had enough experience to know the difference. Notice I said " RUTTING" ..In NY any adult buck I have taken (or eaten some of) was rutting...I have taken adult mule deer bucks and adult caribou well before the rut and never noticed any strong flavor. I suspect a NY adult buck taken before the rut might be as good as a doe or younger buck. The ones I have eaten were taken from mid November to mid December, which is definitely rutting time in NY.

Before somebody plays the " meat handling" card, I have processed all my own deer since about 1966, and I have handled them all the same..

[bubba]

I like pheasant hunting and grouse. Never tried water fowl. I need to get another good dog. It sure makes it easier and more fun.

[dave6x6]

Pygmy, didn't get everything off your chest in the AR thread??

[Pygmy]

Hehehehe..I guess not, Dave...

Maybe it's time for my NAP...<<grin>>..

[landtracdeerhunter]

Well people, I'll be the first, maybe the only. Have never shot a doe. Have had plenty of chances. I let them pass. Ya Ya, I know, taking a doe is good for the deer herd. I like the 70+ lbs of meat off 180# bucks. and easier to process. A doe is a lot more work. Guess without bucks, I'd garage sale all my deer stuff.

[apoallo]

all day

[erussell]

Well alot of you are going to have to shoot doe soon any how, you smell that AR's are coming!!! Stir, stir, stir!!!