Rifles allowed statewide in WI starting November 1st

[MarshMonsters]

Very unhappy that this went through. what is the reasoning behind changing? Y not go the other way and go shotgun only? What about the guys that have expensive slug guns? bucks get big in many areas because of the limited range, well see many big bucks killed this year. Right along with many wounded or unrecovered animals because of people thinking they can shoot farther without actually being capable of it. Stupid imo

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[Badger]

It's sad and scary that the the most incidents are from failure to identify target...per DNR 2012 season

[BigHills BuckHunter]

Very unhappy that this went through. what is the reasoning behind changing? Y not go the other way and go shotgun only? What about the guys that have expensive slug guns? bucks get big in many areas because of the limited range, well see many big bucks killed this year. Right along with many wounded or unrecovered animals because of people thinking they can shoot farther without actually being capable of it. Stupid imo

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I agree with this 100%

[Bowhunting Brian]

Very unhappy that this went through. what is the reasoning behind changing? Y not go the other way and go shotgun only? What about the guys that have expensive slug guns? bucks get big in many areas because of the limited range, well see many big bucks killed this year. Right along with many wounded or unrecovered animals because of people thinking they can shoot farther without actually being capable of it. Stupid imo

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not trying to stir the pot, but I really don't think the rifles will make a difference. may as well get rid of compound bows and just shoot a recurve. that would make a difference.....


now I can get the .270 I have wanted.

[Crazinamatese]

Very unhappy that this went through. what is the reasoning behind changing? Y not go the other way and go shotgun only? [glow=red]What about the guys that have expensive slug guns?[/glow] bucks get big in many areas because of the limited range, well see many big bucks killed this year. Right along with many wounded or unrecovered animals because of people thinking they can shoot farther without actually being capable of it. Stupid imo

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The regulations does not say you cannot use a shotgun. Cant believe how many people are totally nuts about this.

[Bowhunting Brian]

I think there is a lot of fear of change for no real reason. we'll have to wait a year or two to find out. it's not the weapon that ultimately kills, it's the hunter. people blamed the DNR for giving our 3 free antlerless permits for both gun and bow seasons a few years back. the deer population in many areas really plummeted. the thing is though, the DNR didn't shoot all those deer. the hunters did, or should I call them "sheeple"?

[goldtip5575]

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I think there is a lot of fear of change for no real reason. we'll have to wait a year or two to find out. it's not the weapon that ultimately kills, it's the hunter. people blamed the DNR for giving our 3 free antlerless permits for both gun and bow seasons a few years back. the deer population in many areas really plummeted. the thing is though, the DNR didn't shoot all those deer. the hunters did, or should I call them "sheeple"?

The DNR is creating and pushing an agenda where animal conservation means NOTHING so they can take their fair share of the blame......

[BigHunt]

Very unhappy that this went through. what is the reasoning behind changing? Y not go the other way and go shotgun only? [glow=red]What about the guys that have expensive slug guns?[/glow] bucks get big in many areas because of the limited range, well see many big bucks killed this year. Right along with many wounded or unrecovered animals because of people thinking they can shoot farther without actually being capable of it. Stupid imo

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The regulations does not say you cannot use a shotgun. [glow=red]Cant believe how many people are totally nuts about this[/glow].

agreed

[BigHunt]

Very unhappy that this went through. what is the reasoning behind changing? Y not go the other way and go shotgun only? [glow=red]What about the guys that have expensive slug guns?[/glow] bucks get big in many areas because of the limited range, well see many big bucks killed this year. Right along with many wounded or unrecovered animals because of people thinking they can shoot farther without actually being capable of it. Stupid imo

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The regulations does not say you cannot use a shotgun. [glow=red]Cant believe how many people are totally nuts about this.[/glow]

agreed

[MarshMonsters]

Yes u can still use that slug gun but why wouldnt u use a rifle? I love my savage but i will be bringing the 7mm with me on opening day. Use the best equipment that is at your disposal.

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[Southern Man]

Cool.

Why is this cool? One reason iowa produces monster bucks is because of shotguns. Watch guys crank bucks off at long distances across iowas wide open fields and you wont think its such a great idea.

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Most people don't have the capability to shoot longer ranges with a rifle. Some do, sure, but I'd bet most can't accurately shoot past the range of a shotgun.

[BassBoysLLP]

Cool.

Why is this cool? One reason iowa produces monster bucks is because of shotguns. Watch guys crank bucks off at long distances across iowas wide open fields and you wont think its such a great idea.

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[glow=red]Most people don't have the capability to shoot longer ranges with a rifle.[/glow]Some do, sure, but I'd bet most can't accurately shoot past the range of a shotgun.

Outstanding point! Or they sighted in their gun very poorly. I see both of these come up all the time in the Q&A after the miss.

[goldtip5575]

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There are many shotguns out there right now that are tack drivers at 150 yards plus, same as an in-line muzzleloader, heck i know In the right hands both of them can reach out and hit one at 200. Yup, it's the guy that makes the shot, not the gun, and I guarantee there are a lot of people out there and on this forum that can't poke one at 200. It's educating people on what their capabilities are that is the issue, I personally know I will not take a bow shot past 30 yards, it's my personal limitation with a bow, it is what I can confidently shoot, it's the ethical shot for me. Until I practice more and become proficient at a farther distance it is my obligation to the game to not take an unethical shot. I guess what I'm trying to say is most guys are not capable of taking the longer shots (especially the 1week a year gun hunters) and I would like to think if hunters are taking those shots they are responsible like me and taking high percentage shots and not just throwing lead in the air. Lastly, like I said before, Wisconsin is a unique Midwestern state in comparison to the others in regards to topography and available cover, rest assured the hunting in the last 20% of the state that was shotgun only will continue to be good and will continue to put up some big bucks.

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When hunters start using shotguns instead of HPR on mulies and antelope out west by choice there is no comparing rifles and shotguns effectiveness.

[Bowhunting Brian]

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There are many shotguns out there right now that are tack drivers at 150 yards plus, same as an in-line muzzleloader, heck i know In the right hands both of them can reach out and hit one at 200. Yup, it's the guy that makes the shot, not the gun, and I guarantee there are a lot of people out there and on this forum that can't poke one at 200. It's educating people on what their capabilities are that is the issue, I personally know I will not take a bow shot past 30 yards, it's my personal limitation with a bow, it is what I can confidently shoot, it's the ethical shot for me. Until I practice more and become proficient at a farther distance it is my obligation to the game to not take an unethical shot. I guess what I'm trying to say is most guys are not capable of taking the longer shots (especially the 1week a year gun hunters) and I would like to think if hunters are taking those shots they are responsible like me and taking high percentage shots and not just throwing lead in the air. Lastly, like I said before, Wisconsin is a unique Midwestern state in comparison to the others in regards to topography and available cover, rest assured the hunting in the last 20% of the state that was shotgun only will continue to be good and will continue to put up some big bucks.

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When hunters start using shotguns instead of HPR on mulies and antelope out west by choice there is no comparing rifles and shotguns effectiveness.

not too many shot opportunities in Wi like there is out west. There is no evidence that Iowa is so good because of shotguns. Growing big bucks is a choice.

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[Rutnstrut]

Rifles statewide, crossguns during archery season, call in or on line deer registration. The WI DNR does not give a damn about the quality of the hunt.