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Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: Troutfisch] #1710110 09/30/10 12:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 DFW TX B BNSFbowman Light Foot
BNSFbowman Light Foot B Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 DFW TX	In my opinion, do not pass up a buck on the first day of the season that you would be willing to shoot on the last day of the season. Never Approach a Bull from the Front, a Horse From Behind, or a Fool From Any Direction.

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: BNSFbowman] #1710253 09/30/10 01:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 461 North Central Texas...Frisco D DeerT Bird Dog
DeerT Bird Dog D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 461 North Central Texas...Frisco	"do not pass up a buck on the first day of the season that you would be willing to shoot on the last day of the season." This is what I say to myself every year and then I hold out. This philosophy has caused me many a heartache. NOT THIS YEAR! He comes out and is a good 'un he is going down. Got to break in the new OMEN It's tired of foam.

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: 10pointers] #1710527 09/30/10 03:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 649 North Texas, USA S ScottF Tracker
ScottF Tracker S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 649 North Texas, USA	Originally Posted By: 10pointers Another drawback to AR counties. You could always shoot a respectable buck and then hold out for that true trophy. Not anymore in my county. Yep, same in my county. Only one buck over 13 inches. The other buck has to be a spike.

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: DeerT] #1710555 09/30/10 03:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 35,954 Mansfield, Texas txshntr T-Rex Arms
txshntr T-Rex Arms Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 35,954 Mansfield, Texas	Originally Posted By: DeerT "do not pass up a buck on the first day of the season that you would be willing to shoot on the last day of the season." This is what I say to myself every year and then I hold out. This philosophy has caused me many a heartache. NOT THIS YEAR! He comes out and is a good 'un he is going down. Got to break in the new OMEN It's tired of foam. I do the same thing. I have let some very nice deer go in the past thinking that I will get another shot and every year I tell myself that I am going to change it this year. Maybe this is the year....

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: scot] #1710576 09/30/10 03:32 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 6,262 DALLAS TEXAS R RICK O'SHAY THF Trophy Hunter
RICK O'SHAY THF Trophy Hunter R Joined: May 2006 Posts: 6,262 DALLAS TEXAS	The season NEVER ends IMO... If I shoot a good buck opening morning I still go out and hunt hogs or take pictures or take one of the kids out. Even if I don't go hunt I hang out at camp and cook. Huntin is more than just killin for me. DISCLAIMER ATTENTION: Your decision should NEVER be based SOLELY upon my advice, recomendation, or opinion.

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: rifleman] #1710880 09/30/10 05:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,063 Hockley, TX E Eland Slayer THF Trophy Hunter
Eland Slayer THF Trophy Hunter E Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,063 Hockley, TX	Originally Posted By: rifleman I kill early, I don't have near the excuses to make the drive from SA to East Tx. Here's a question.....if you live in SA.....why on earth are you hunting in East Texas?? lol Hunt Report - South Africa 2022 Wade Abadie - Wild Shot Photography Website \| Facebook \| Instagram

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: RICK O'SHAY] #1710907 09/30/10 05:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 143 New Braunfels F Fishstalker13 Woodsman
Fishstalker13 Woodsman F Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 143 New Braunfels	Originally Posted By: RICK O'SHAY The season NEVER ends IMO... If I shoot a good buck opening morning I still go out and hunt hogs or take pictures or take one of the kids out. Even if I don't go hunt I hang out at camp and cook. Huntin is more than just killin for me. So true i want to get mine early this year. My wife and little brother are going to take their first deer this year during general. Come on Saturday!!!

Re: Anyone fearful of shooting a decent buck early and ending you season? [Re: Eland Slayer] #1710924 09/30/10 05:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,461 Kingwood R rifleman Sparkly Pants
rifleman Sparkly Pants R Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,461 Kingwood	fair question.... b/c not all places in East Tx are overhunted and pressured and its smart to hunt on places that are already paid for vs $3000-5000 to get on a decent lease south of here.

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