Shotgun Only Deer Season - Page 2

buck2die · 08-18-2007, 10:19 PM

Moving the rifle season due to peak rut? I think I would like to have a rifle season during the pre rut. The bigger bucks during the peak of the rut alot of time bed up for a few days with hot does. hunting that period where the bucks are locked down really sucks. I feel that during the pre rut the bucks can be patterned easier. They are still moving since they are chasing pretty heavy. So I don't think much is being missed by not being able to hunt the peak of the rut with a bow. Let's trade! Bow hunting season is now 10 days during the peak of the rut and rifle season now runs for 3.5 months! Fair??

Musky Dreamin · 08-19-2007, 12:24 PM

Fair if you can find me that bow that will reach out and touch one at 300 meters!

Chum · 08-19-2007, 04:08 PM

i hunt in areas different than where i live. i have hunted in missouri, in northeast and south central nebraska. it has been my experience that most of the hunters that are from big cities are the ones respecting the rules and laws of hunting and that a few locals and a few cityfolk ruin things for the rest of us by being the idiot you are talking about. and if someone is gonna take a shortcut with a rifle they will look for a shortcut with a shotgun too.

BPbowhunter · 08-19-2007, 04:24 PM

I agree with everyone here. Why make the people who are respecting the laws suffer? I think they should make penalties harsher for those idiots that break the law.

obert · 08-20-2007, 09:28 AM

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i hunt in areas different than where i live. i have hunted in missouri, in northeast and south central nebraska. it has been my experience that most of the hunters that are from big cities are the ones respecting the rules and laws of hunting and that a few locals and a few cityfolk ruin things for the rest of us by being the idiot you are talking about. and if someone is gonna take a shortcut with a rifle they will look for a shortcut with a shotgun too.

Nah, it is all non-residents. Everyone is a poacher and a lawbreaker.

I just think it is ridiculous that bowhunters can't hunt during those 10 days, and the reasons are even more ridiculous. But, I'm happy to get the days I have archery hunting and this gives me 10 days of taking someone else out who either does not have a place to hunt or is new to hunting. This year I'm priveledged to be taking to forum members out rifle hunting. I'll enjoy every bit as much having them tag a deer as I. So basically, I don't see things changing and I'm okay with it. It could be worse, I could have been born on the east coast and eating only green stuff now.

BPbowhunter · 08-20-2007, 05:22 PM

I personally don't mind the break for rifle season. I'm 15 so I buy the youth permits, which permit you to use the tag for any of the three seasons bow, rifle, muzzleloader, and I find it more relaxing to use that 10 days of rifle hunting after all the frustrations of archery hunting.

TA2D · 08-21-2007, 04:19 PM

WOW hot topic, many opinions! I didn't think that I was going to strike such a nerve, I understand out west that shotgunning would be a poor choice, I am talking about the more populated counties, or zoning areas around towns as "shotgun/archery" only. Guess I should have been more specific. Lets keep it going, so far lots of good info!

Aaron

TA2D

suddawg · 08-21-2007, 05:03 PM

Yeah you really did stir up the hornets nest here bud... Nice knowing ya....

TA2D (RIP 1980-2007) lol

Suds

suddawg · 08-21-2007, 05:03 PM

Oh yeah forgot to ask...can I get your fishing stuff?

BPbowhunter · 08-21-2007, 05:47 PM

Also, it would be nice to see more archery areas around bigger towns. Let it run through the rut without the rifle break.

Ogre · 08-24-2007, 01:58 PM

yeah, lets only hunt deer with shotguns. that way the two rifles i have for deer hunting can sit..........why punish the rest of the normal hunters because of a few road hunters. this topic has been beat to death.

obert · 08-24-2007, 02:31 PM

I think the problem is there are more than a few road hunters lately. A shot gun season won't cure it though. I think more access is the key. Hell, in a lot of instances it is cheaper to go poach a deer than pay for a spot to hunt.

Chen rossii · 08-24-2007, 04:17 PM

Sure then we will be just like Iowa. Not for me.

obert · 08-24-2007, 05:50 PM

What's wrong with Iowa Chen?

TA2D · 08-24-2007, 06:21 PM

Like I stated before, have shotgun only units/limited shotgun areas around populated areas. I dont want this to get ugly, just a good debate on the positives and negatives on both sides of the spectrum.

Aaron

TA2D

nehunter88 · 08-24-2007, 10:17 PM

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Like I stated before, have shotgun only units/limited shotgun areas around populated areas.

With the population growing, I can see something happening down the line for counties like Douglas or Sarpy. But that still may be a ways off.

As for shotgun being safer then a rifle. When was the last time anyone heard of someone shot with a high power rifle, and they were more then 40 or 50 yards from the person doing the shooting. A long range accident is possible, but 99% of high power rifle shooting accidents are well within shotgun range. For me that's why a change won't make much difference, as long as we're talking safety.

buck2die · 08-25-2007, 12:02 AM

I just think that anytime you give something up, you'll have a hell of a time to ever get it back. I think people should do like Ted says. Respect that others may hunt in a different way then you, as long as it's leagal, you shouldn't bash them. Legal hunters should realize that we are all in this together and should stay together for the benifit of ALL of us reguardless of what LEGAL way you chose to harvest your game!!

obert · 08-25-2007, 12:08 AM

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as long as it's leagal, you shouldn't bash them

Bash, no, but agree with not always either. Although you see that a lot more on the fishing side I would think. But, just b/c it is legal doesn't always make it right. Otherwise I think I agree with what you're saying.

08-19-2007, 12:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
Musky Dreamin Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auburn NE Posts: 269 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Fair if you can find me that bow that will reach out and touch one at 300 meters! __________________ Yesterdays tomorrow is today!

08-19-2007, 04:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,513 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	I agree with everyone here. Why make the people who are respecting the laws suffer? I think they should make penalties harsher for those idiots that break the law. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

08-20-2007, 05:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,513 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	I personally don't mind the break for rifle season. I'm 15 so I buy the youth permits, which permit you to use the tag for any of the three seasons bow, rifle, muzzleloader, and I find it more relaxing to use that 10 days of rifle hunting after all the frustrations of archery hunting. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

08-21-2007, 05:47 PM	#30 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,513 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	Also, it would be nice to see more archery areas around bigger towns. Let it run through the rut without the rifle break. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

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08-18-2007, 10:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
buck2die Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Millard Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Moving the rifle season due to peak rut? I think I would like to have a rifle season during the pre rut. The bigger bucks during the peak of the rut alot of time bed up for a few days with hot does. hunting that period where the bucks are locked down really sucks. I feel that during the pre rut the bucks can be patterned easier. They are still moving since they are chasing pretty heavy. So I don't think much is being missed by not being able to hunt the peak of the rut with a bow. Let's trade! Bow hunting season is now 10 days during the peak of the rut and rifle season now runs for 3.5 months! Fair??

08-19-2007, 04:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
Chum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i hunt in areas different than where i live. i have hunted in missouri, in northeast and south central nebraska. it has been my experience that most of the hunters that are from big cities are the ones respecting the rules and laws of hunting and that a few locals and a few cityfolk ruin things for the rest of us by being the idiot you are talking about. and if someone is gonna take a shortcut with a rifle they will look for a shortcut with a shotgun too.

08-21-2007, 04:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
TA2D Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Auburn Nebraska Posts: 218 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	WOW hot topic, many opinions! I didn't think that I was going to strike such a nerve, I understand out west that shotgunning would be a poor choice, I am talking about the more populated counties, or zoning areas around towns as "shotgun/archery" only. Guess I should have been more specific. Lets keep it going, so far lots of good info! Aaron TA2D

08-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
suddawg Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bellevue (Offutt AFB,) originally Auburn Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah you really did stir up the hornets nest here bud... Nice knowing ya.... TA2D (RIP 1980-2007) lol Suds

08-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#29 (permalink)
suddawg Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bellevue (Offutt AFB,) originally Auburn Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh yeah forgot to ask...can I get your fishing stuff?

08-24-2007, 01:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
Ogre Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yeah, lets only hunt deer with shotguns. that way the two rifles i have for deer hunting can sit..........why punish the rest of the normal hunters because of a few road hunters. this topic has been beat to death.

08-24-2007, 02:31 PM	#32 (permalink)
obert Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: W. Omaha Posts: 1,738 Thanks: 33 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	I think the problem is there are more than a few road hunters lately. A shot gun season won't cure it though. I think more access is the key. Hell, in a lot of instances it is cheaper to go poach a deer than pay for a spot to hunt.

08-24-2007, 04:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
Chen rossii Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Platte River Posts: 292 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Sure then we will be just like Iowa. Not for me.

08-24-2007, 05:50 PM	#34 (permalink)
obert Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: W. Omaha Posts: 1,738 Thanks: 33 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	What's wrong with Iowa Chen?

08-24-2007, 06:21 PM	#35 (permalink)
TA2D Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Auburn Nebraska Posts: 218 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Like I stated before, have shotgun only units/limited shotgun areas around populated areas. I dont want this to get ugly, just a good debate on the positives and negatives on both sides of the spectrum. Aaron TA2D

08-25-2007, 12:02 AM	#37 (permalink)
buck2die Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Millard Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I just think that anytime you give something up, you'll have a hell of a time to ever get it back. I think people should do like Ted says. Respect that others may hunt in a different way then you, as long as it's leagal, you shouldn't bash them. Legal hunters should realize that we are all in this together and should stay together for the benifit of ALL of us reguardless of what LEGAL way you chose to harvest your game!!