need answer fast, doe in yard

[Dan92]

Making a cup of coffee i notice a doe in the backyard, really want to fill me freezer this season, would you giys shoot her right now? Need a quick answer before she leaves.

[BKhunter]

As long as you are taking it in a legal manner why not? If you are looking for meat for the freezer I usually always select a doe for this purpose.

[MACHINIST]

are you in a are that you legally can?If so do whatever floats your boat.I would rather have the enjoyment of the game and hunt the deer myself

[bowaholic]

no.... that's not hunting and there is plenty of time to fill the freezer...if it was last day of season maybe

[Merlot]

If you're not violating any local ordinance, I would. Besides, the drag will be a short one.

[ants]

Let her go. 

[Dan92]

It would be legal, nearest house isnt far bit its far enough for legal bow shot. I belive its 275 feet to the house.

Thats where i am stuck, its not hunting at all so i feel wierd shooting it like that but ive eaten tag soup 3 seasons now, just wanted to fill the freezer.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

It would be legal, nearest house isnt far bit its far enough for legal bow shot. I belive its 275 feet to the house.

Thats where i am stuck, its not hunting at all so i feel wierd shooting it like that but ive eaten tag soup 3 seasons now, just wanted to fill the freezer.

The guys are right, It isn't hunting., but neither is stopping by the supermarket and picking up a steak. Meat for the freezer?....I would take her.

[Uncle Nicky]

It all depends where your head is at, I would think.

 

If you want to think of it as hunting and brag on your accomplishment, then let her walk.

 

If you want to think of it as a shopping trip with a little work added in, hurry up & get your bow before she leaves.

[Dan92]

All good points you guys make, tough decision ive got here

[gfdeputy2]

Well are you gutting it yet?

or did she wave bye bye?

[stoneam2006]

Back straps for lunch sure sounds good....

[Culvercreek hunt club]

give me your address, I have to stock up for sausage making season...lol

[Hock3y24]

I'd take her if legal

[Dan92]

Shes laying down in the corner of the yard in a thicket of thorns lol, thnk im going to get dressed and take her. I dont want tag soup, if it was a buck id let it go but im hungry lol

[Dan92]

Just measured, its 250ft to neighbors house.

[growalot]

If you have been feeding the birds in your yard and she is conditioned to coming in for the seed no and not legalif feeder is still full..that said..

 

hunting is opportunity whether naturally occurring or striven for in legal ways...it is the luck of the draw on any given day..finally the skill you have achieved in the weapons of your choice....So you need to decide if it's hunting or not.

 

I once spotted a doe 100 yrds down on a plot trail from PC window...in my bath robe and slippers I walked out with my browning stepped up on a stump next to the dog kennel and dropped her... went in got dressed and retrieved her....did my wearing a robe and slipper not make it a hunt? If I was in camo and a blind and she was spotted 100yrds out and killed would that really make a difference...think about it.....

[NFA-ADK]

Take her, this is not hunting it's food gathering!  You can hunt later. 

[Dan92]

nope no bird feeder, they eat the berries and stuff off the thorn bushes in the back.

[BizCT]

She will probably run into that neighbors yard, so hopefully you can get recovery permission

[steve863]

Is she still there, and will she remain there once you step out of the house with the bow?  If you really want some meat, you shouldn't be fussing around and asking peoples opinions on the internet.  I surely wouldn't.  

 

 

 

 

 

[Flythrower]

I would let her go. For some reason it just doesn't seem right.

[josephmrtn]

Shoot er! i have no qualms about shooting a deer for meat in such a manner... deff wouldnt be calling it hunting tho, more like a fun method of shopping with extra work on the side lol

[growalot]

Well this was a fast answer needed and it's been almost an hour since the op...what did you decide?

[jonathon88]

just the fact that you asked the question is all you need to give yourself the answer. let her go.  that doe would walk everyday of the year on my property.