Re: September Doe LEH
I agree 100% with Marc. One of the biggest mistakes we can make is to tell young- and new hunters that it is not worth to shoot a doe.
Just yesterday I have had a conversation with a friend, a professional hunter, about this very subject. He too agrees that the big buck hype is one of the biggest detriments that can spoil the fun for a new hunter by putting to much pressure on them.
It is a fact, that even professional trophy hunters cull does just to stay in shape and for wildlife management. Being a good shot on a archery or rifle tournaments means absolutly nothing to me as far as being able to be a good shot in a hunting situation.
The only thing that makes a hunter a good field shot is to get as many critters under his belt as possible. The more the better and doe's are a good way to start. Myles Keller a Hall of Fame trophy hunter said that he shot for many years only does until he became confident enough to shoot at a big buck. Even after he had shot four North American Bow Grand Slams he continued to take every doe he could. This is called wildlife management.
If we suggest to the young and new hunters not to shoot doe's or even make fun of them for doing so then we do not help them to become hunters. We hinder them.
I hunt by a saying of my father, which is; "Never pass up on something that you end up shooting on the last day of the hunt."
Last edited by huntwriter; 03-22-2006 at 08:38 PM.
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