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[john1984]

Thats kinda stupid that they pick on you for shooting does. Tons of people shoot does. Even the hunting shows promote it now somewhat. Ya cant eat the antlers anyways.

[MOBIGBUCKS]

Keep doing what your doing. Hunt for yourself and do not care what others say.

[gogebicbuckslayer]

Often times the hardest deer to kill in the woods is a big flathead matriarch doe with many hunting seasons under her belt. I see nothing wrong with what you are doing I shoot does as well and when I do connect on a mature doe its a great feeling of accomplishment! Not to mention mighty tasty table fair.

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[Uncle Lou]

Now this is my kinda topic. I will support you as well, shootem and eatem.

I eat therefore I hunt, sounds like you to.

[ozzz]

Does and wall hangers is the right way to do it.

[dan]

all my friends pick on me becouse i rather shoot does than bucks if im bow hunting and only have my either sex tag i shoot first doe that gives me a chance and they pic on me they hold out for a buck i my self rather have the meat help with 4 kids and a wife thats 6 im feeding is that kind of thinking gone is the meat hunter dying out

Shoot whatever you want... But it seems weird that you "prefer" to shoot does over bucks... If you really are just looking to feed your family you get more meat from a buck usually, and what most people pay to hunt in gas, equipment, tags, and processing you would be better off buying beef.
Most of the time when I hear a guy say he would rather shoot does or little bucks, I take they mean that they really want to get a deer and don't plan on holding out... Not knocking you at all. Shoot whatever is legal and makes you happy.

[Uncle Lou]

Dan I agree that in general you can get more meat off a buck, and also agree that you can do better on a price per pound getting meat from the grocery. But me and many others love the thought of getting some organic meat from the field and some of those dang bucks you shoot, who wants to drag them out of the swamp. Those does, drag easier and really bring a smile to the table.

Shootem and eatem

[dan]

Dan I agree that in general you can get more meat off a buck, and also agree that you can do better on a price per pound getting meat from the grocery. But me and many others love the thought of getting some organic meat from the field and some of those dang bucks you shoot, who wants to drag them out of the swamp. Those does, drag easier and really bring a smile to the table.

Shootem and eatem

I like shooting does as much as the next guy... But be honest lou, a 14 pointer with double drops or a 90 pound doe? There standing side by side... Personally I can't taste the difference. I would have more energy to drag the buck as I floated on cloud nine... You REALLY passing that buck for the doe? You would prefer to shoot the doe?

Like I said, not knocking it, just hard to understand.

[Jackson Marsh]

Shoot whatever makes you happy! If hunting is not enjoyable why do it. Where do you hunt? Seems like most states are practically giving away doe tags. In most areas of Wisconsin you can shoot as many as you want (as long as you have tags).

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[Mario]

Shoot what you want, enjoy the hunt and being in the outdoors... For me its about the total experience

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[PK_]

Dan I agree that in general you can get more meat off a buck, and also agree that you can do better on a price per pound getting meat from the grocery. But me and many others love the thought of getting some organic meat from the field and some of those dang bucks you shoot, who wants to drag them out of the swamp. Those does, drag easier and really bring a smile to the table.

Shootem and eatem

I like shooting does as much as the next guy... But be honest lou, a 14 pointer with double drops or a 90 pound doe? There standing side by side... Personally I can't taste the difference. I would have more energy to drag the buck as I floated on cloud nine... You REALLY passing that buck for the doe? You would prefer to shoot the doe?

Like I said, not knocking it, just hard to understand.

I read a book when I was younger called '40 years in the everglades'. (great read BTW)The author talked about years ago they would see big bucks way back in the swamp and they would pass them to shoot a small buck so they could drag it out easily. My how times have changed.

[Uncle Lou]

Dan I agree that in general you can get more meat off a buck, and also agree that you can do better on a price per pound getting meat from the grocery. But me and many others love the thought of getting some organic meat from the field and some of those dang bucks you shoot, who wants to drag them out of the swamp. Those does, drag easier and really bring a smile to the table.

Shootem and eatem

I like shooting does as much as the next guy... But be honest lou, a 14 pointer with double drops or a 90 pound doe? There standing side by side... Personally I can't taste the difference. I would have more energy to drag the buck as I floated on cloud nine... You REALLY passing that buck for the doe? You would prefer to shoot the doe?

Like I said, not knocking it, just hard to understand.

Since dan told me to be honest, I would probably shoot the bigger deer, and if I had a doe tag I would dump them both. Dan you remember the story of Patrick the Killer and me creeping up on a bedded buck and doe, I shot the doe and let him shoot the buck. And while I am being honest I really don't care about how hard they drag or how far. Hauled some animals bigger than deer long distances.

[Swampbuck]

Uncle Lou i would let you shoot that doe and throw her over my back and run out that swamp with her just for a chance to get a glimpse of where that double drop tine 14pter was headed lol!!