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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 22, 2009 10:27:20 GMT -5
I just re-read the debate going on about extending Muzzleloader season. I noted that some seem to think their season is over when muzzleloader season goes out. I don't get it.
I only recall two people mentioning that those who want to hunt can always get a bow. Not only that, but now crossbows are legal for those who might not want to use, or be able to use, a conventional string gun.
So, maybe I'm stupid, but why not keep hunting with a bow when Muzzie season goes out? Not that you are a better hunter or something because you bowhunt... it's just that the option is there, so why not use it?
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Post by 10point on Dec 22, 2009 10:38:59 GMT -5
I think I am probably done. Been hunting since urban started. I had to drag my son out the last few times. He is really into waterfowl and I told him when muzzleloader is over we could concentrate on waterfowl and he doesn't bow hunt yet. Besides that we have 5 deer between us this year. I don't think I missed going at least once everyweekend from Sept 15th through the end of muzzleloader along with a weeks vacation. It's kind of relief it's over so we don't have to argue between deer and waterfowl hunting.
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Post by wileyonetoo on Dec 22, 2009 11:05:35 GMT -5
I agree Sasquatch. It's not completely over if you have a bow/crossbow. I have hunted Late Archery before. This year I just don't have/need to. I have hunted since October 1, more hours in the field than ever for me. The freezer is full from my three kills. I thought about hunting a couple of times in LA but my wife is ready for me to be done. Several projects that have been delayed while I was hunting. So now it's her time.
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Dec 22, 2009 11:05:57 GMT -5
So, maybe I'm stupid, but why not keep hunting with a bow when Muzzie season goes out? I went yesterday evening with the compound and plan to go as much as possible until the REAL last day. |
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Post by INDeerhunter on Dec 22, 2009 11:06:06 GMT -5
I am all for bowhunting ! I bow hunt from October 1st thru Gun usually and m/l seasons right out to the ending day ! This year I did buy a guntag and managed to kill a nice 9 point, but I am a bowhunter at heart, I would rather climb in a stand or behind a stump with a bow than a gun or muzzleloader any day of the year. Not that I dont enjoy both firearms and m/l seasons I have a slug gun and an inline m/l just prefer the old bow ! Less tags I have to buy thru the yr also lol
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Post by bigballer on Dec 22, 2009 11:08:58 GMT -5
My opinion is some of the reason some would like it extended is because they like to hunt with snow on the ground. And a lot of people get some extra time off of work during Christmas and the New Year so they would have more time to hunt. Some believe that it's to cold to bow hunt because your wearing to many cloths to pull the bow back. My thought is not to extend it but move it back a week or two. Give the deer three weeks to settle down before bringing Muzzy back in. Then let it run the three weekends that it does. Give us more of a chance to hunt in the snow. Which is what I like to do. But I think we have enough gun time hunting. I just love hunting in snow and that's basically the only reason I want it moved. That and the deer hunker down so much after gun season they don't seem to move till the second week of muzzy season. But I have no complaints about how long it is..  BB |
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Post by js2397 on Dec 22, 2009 11:13:14 GMT -5
I think moving the muzzie season back three weeks would be great.
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Post by jabba on Dec 22, 2009 12:08:04 GMT -5
I think moving the muzzie season back three weeks would be great. +2 I like that idea too. Some won't... because they'd rather hunt BEFORE the holiday. And would run into family issues with the holidays... Can't please everyone. I like to be able to hunt in the snow a little once in a while too. Jabba |
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Post by lugnutz on Dec 22, 2009 15:20:47 GMT -5
I think moving the muzzie season back three weeks would be great. +3 That would work for me as well, at least then i would be able to get the kiddos into the woods while we are both free. |
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Post by vectrix on Dec 22, 2009 16:25:10 GMT -5
My opinion is some of the reason some would like it extended is because they like to hunt with snow on the ground. And a lot of people get some extra time off of work during Christmas and the New Year so they would have more time to hunt. Some believe that it's to cold to bow hunt because your wearing to many cloths to pull the bow back. My thought is not to extend it but move it back a week or two. Give the deer three weeks to settle down before bringing Muzzy back in. Then let it run the three weekends that it does. Give us more of a chance to hunt in the snow. Which is what I like to do. But I think we have enough gun time hunting. I just love hunting in snow and that's basically the only reason I want it moved. That and the deer hunker down so much after gun season they don't seem to move till the second week of muzzy season. But I have no complaints about how long it is.. BB Thanks, that is the most logical sincere greedless way I have heard it put. Nice post, I can see your point on that. |
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Post by lugnutz on Dec 22, 2009 23:45:01 GMT -5
My opinion is some of the reason some would like it extended is because they like to hunt with snow on the ground. And a lot of people get some extra time off of work during Christmas and the New Year so they would have more time to hunt. Some believe that it's to cold to bow hunt because your wearing to many cloths to pull the bow back. My thought is not to extend it but move it back a week or two. Give the deer three weeks to settle down before bringing Muzzy back in. Then let it run the three weekends that it does. Give us more of a chance to hunt in the snow. Which is what I like to do. But I think we have enough gun time hunting. I just love hunting in snow and that's basically the only reason I want it moved. That and the deer hunker down so much after gun season they don't seem to move till the second week of muzzy season. But I have no complaints about how long it is.. BB Thanks, that is the most logical sincere greedless way I have heard it put. Nice post, I can see your point on that.
Cool it |
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Post by kdog8173 on Dec 23, 2009 0:05:24 GMT -5
im out there still..might be a ice cycle this week..dont know if thell be movin or not
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Post by lugnutz on Dec 23, 2009 0:37:33 GMT -5
im out there still..might be a ice cycle this week..dont know if thell be movin or not I'm right there with ya, been seeing alot of movement between 8-9am CDT. Just cant get those girls within range, i move, they move! lol |
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Post by huntingman on Dec 23, 2009 14:13:42 GMT -5
if would be good for youth because it ends the same weekend we get of and most youth dont want to hunt with a bow just because they have had less experience. they could make it youth till the end of archery that would be good. also they have excuses to take of during the holidays
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Post by vectrix on Dec 23, 2009 14:45:42 GMT -5
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Cool it..
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 23, 2009 15:09:44 GMT -5
vectrix and Lugnutz..
Do you guys want to take your personal whizzn match to PM? If you all insist on this back and forth stuff in the forum then somebody will end up paying.. I really would not like to see that....
Thanks...
WW
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Post by varmint101 on Dec 23, 2009 17:03:26 GMT -5
Oh I've been and will be out there till the end and then I'll be bowhunting for small game!! Good times right there.
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Post by vectrix on Dec 23, 2009 18:37:56 GMT -5
Sorry Woody, no more from me.
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