bowsniper Report post Posted August 3, 2009 What's a rifle? Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted August 3, 2009 What's a rifle? Mark very funny. The thing is, that, if I have a 85" buck at 20 or 30 yards and I'm already at full draw, buck unaware that in a second it will be recieving an arrow in the boiler room......................how can I be sure that in December I will find a 110 inch buck? To me, a 85" buck with a bow is like killing a 120" buck with a rifle. Besides...............Allen, aren't you going to Mexico this January?? There you can get your 110" buck. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues Report post Posted August 3, 2009 Thats one thing about you standman ,you sure know how to arrow them there couesies in january ,no need to even look at a rifle ,heck why dont you just start spearing them since you get so close,seems like archery is too easy for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted August 3, 2009 Thats one thing about you standman ,you sure know how to arrow them there couesies in january ,no need to even look at a rifle ,heck why dont you just start spearing them since you get so close,seems like archery is too easy for ya. I suppose if I could consistently "arrow them couesies" my game plan might change. Having a December rifle tag is a difficult thing to pass on these day's, especially if you don't have a junior to sign your tag to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted August 3, 2009 I'd would have higher goals and use the rifle..... but that is just me. I have had a shortage of good rifle deer tags so I would make the best of that, since I can hunt with my bow any time and again in January anyhow. Also with a late tag.... as I have mentioned before.... "One Ten or Nothing, Baby!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted August 3, 2009 100 with a bow or 110 with a rifle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted August 3, 2009 both you and your boy should whack the first bucks you see with bone in Aug. help to minimize congestion and traffic for the rest of us with those Dec tags. remember, the Dec hunt will now be the 4th rifle hunt in that unit so the bucks will have been hammered pretty good and pickings should be slim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted August 3, 2009 I'd would have higher goals and use the rifle..... but that is just me. I have had a shortage of good rifle deer tags so I would make the best of that, since I can hunt with my bow any time and again in January anyhow. Also with a late tag.... as I have mentioned before.... "One Ten or Nothing, Baby!!!" This is a good frame of thought. December coues tags are way too hard to come by anymore. I remember back a good bit ago, one could get a December coues tag with combined units. Matter of fact, I just pulled a mount off my wall as to the last time I had a December tag (other than this year!!!). Tag was back in 1996, Units 31 and 32. They don't come around that often anymore. If you are one that hunts for trophy deer, make it a monster if you take one during the archery hunt. Good luck either way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted August 3, 2009 As long as you've waited for that Dec tag, I would use the fall to scout and prep for your Dec and Travis' hunts, or go hunt bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted August 3, 2009 I would say in the situation you are in to go with the hunt that you like most august,september hunt. or the december hunt in which your chances of getting a trophy is tremendously greater. And or you can go with what weapon you like most bow or rifle. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted August 4, 2009 This is fun just reading what everyone say's. Most likely I will just plan on the Dec tag being my hunt since I have waited 6 years to draw a trophy tag. I will hunt bow, but with my son being the shooter. Unless a monster steps out, I will plan on killing a good buck in Dec............again, what a great problem to ponder...........Allen............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maloney2121 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 well I would say that if I were you I would take first nice one you see cause come october Im taking the one your gonna wish you had Good luck either way!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted August 4, 2009 I have the same great problem . As my father has put it when i asked of this dillema." You go out hunting Whenever you can with Whatever weapon you can.Strive to be Be a great " Hunter" and try to be well rounded and skilled in all styles of hunting with all weapons". Probly the old Adapt Improvise and Overcome echoing in the ol' mans jarhead. It seems most hunters are labeling themselves a " Bowhunter" or " Rifle hunter" These days . And trade one skill and knowledge of hunting style for the other. Anyone seeing this trend? I want to be the best I can at all. I'm a " HUNTER" I hunt every opporunity i have, wherever with whatever and whenever the opportunity arrises. Just my .02cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbryant11 Report post Posted August 5, 2009 allan, i will go with you on your bow hunt and kill the 85 inch buck for you and then you can go on your late rifle hunt,,,I suppose i would make that sacrifice for you being that your a good friend and all......cbryant ps i drew an archery tag this year so i would have to let that go to waste just for you...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted August 5, 2009 Carl, I dont care what Amanda says about you, you are topnotch. I will take you into my honey hole and let you take this burden off my mind.........LOL.........congrats on your tag......give me a shout.........Allen........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
