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« on: January 31, 2011, 11:16:46 PM » |
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Do you think Arkansas archery season should be shortened to end in late January? This is the poll I put up the other day and was wondering everybody's thoughts. ( http://www.arkansasoutdoorsonline.com/blog/category/arkansas-deer-hunting) Most states end earlier than end of February. Don't really have a problem with it, but just has always seemed really late to me. |
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Fly Tier
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2011, 05:27:33 AM » |
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The season for archery could be shorten,It wouldn't hurt.Because by now the bucks are loosing their horns and it is hard to tell buck from doe,and most does are bred by now.
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Wizard
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 05:59:12 AM » |
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I think it is fine the way it is. It gives hunters an extra month to harvest more does which need to be taken out of the herd.
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buckaroo
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 06:36:48 AM » |
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I think its fine the way it is but most of the bucks have lost there horns or will soon and you dont want to shoot a big old doe that has been bred and may have twins in her belly seen that happen just makes you sick not to mention its hard to get them in bow range with little cover and them being scared to death from the gun season most of the deer you see now is just after dark you might get on a field edge and have some luck.
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mpoor
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 08:48:41 AM » |
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I don't have a problem with the current season, I don't know very many guys that hunt much in February anyway. Game and Fish should monitor the herd population in various areas and regulate the season and harvest rates accordingly. If the population is too big, harvest more does, too small, less does. Its all about carrying capacity.
Another issue is public perception, G&F are paid by hunters, so often management may or may not be done on a purely scientific basis. Perception is reality so managers need to take that into consideration. For instance, the 3 pt. rule, harvesting pregnant does, harvesting spikes, hunting with dogs etc. all stir up opinions that differ from reigon to region and hunter to hunter.
So, if you manage game and one hunter tells you that a good hunt is when they see lots of deer, and another says he wants to shoot large bucks, what do you do?
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DeerWoods26
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2011, 04:37:56 PM » |
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got to thin out them does some how seems to me thats why G&F keep the season open this long. don't hunt in feb. but can see how the long season might thin out the bucks instead. never know what those big ole does will hatch.  |
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you hunt horns and hang 'em on the wall ... i'll hunt meat and eat good 'till next season!
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Luke
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2011, 11:09:53 AM » |
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I think archery season is fine. I would like to see modern gun season go a little longer, especially after a year like we just had. It was way too hot during modern gun to do anything.
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Widowmaker
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2011, 08:46:27 AM » |
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I think its fine the way it is but most of the bucks have lost there horns or will soon and you dont want to shoot a big old doe that has been bred and may have twins in her belly seen that happen just makes you sick not to mention its hard to get them in bow range with little cover and them being scared to death from the gun season most of the deer you see now is just after dark you might get on a field edge and have some luck.
I have to disagree with this totally.......If the whole goal in some areas is to REDUCE the doe numbers well then why would it be a shame to shoot a doe with twins inside her???....You have just taken 3 out instead of one wich leads to LESS does correct???...and as far as them being scared to death from the gun season?  ...Now come on man gun season ended Dec 15 followed by a 3 day Christmas gun hunt and your saying the deer are still running scared? .......The season needs to stay the way it is.You should be thanking the lord above that your season last as long as it does. |
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buckaroo
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2011, 06:26:34 AM » |
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About what i expect coming from someone from hickville ,la what if that old doe is carrying 2 button heads and not does would that give you a good feeling or do you just not care i have hunted deer in this state in clubs for over 30 years and i dont know about LA but in Arkansas these deer see a lot of pressure i can assure you they change patterns and you will not see most deer move untill after dark even the young ones are not stupid by this time, from your post i think you need to stay in hickville,la because one of these ARKANSAS boys might stomp a mud hole in your (WIDOWMAKER) a$$..
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Widowmaker
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2011, 06:44:52 AM » |
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About what i expect coming from someone from hickville ,la what if that old doe is carrying 2 button heads and not does would that give you a good feeling or do you just not care i have hunted deer in this state in clubs for over 30 years and i dont know about LA but in Arkansas these deer see a lot of pressure i can assure you they change patterns and you will not see most deer move untill after dark even the young ones are not stupid by this time, from your post i think you need to stay in hickville,la because one of these ARKANSAS boys might stomp a mud hole in your (WIDOWMAKER) a$$..
HAHAHAHA......Ohh boy here we go.....So we cant disagree with each other on this site??...We all have to believe and follow what everyone else thinks are we WILL GET OUR A$$ KICKED? ?.....Wow man that was a real mature response, your very intelligent......Anyway buddy i have been hunting in Arkansas for many years and i unlike you DO NOT HUNT ANY CLUBS. I get out and do it THE REAL WAY ON PUBLIC LAND.Get out of that box stand and go hunt one of the UNPRESSURED,EMPTY,AND WIDE OPEN WMA'S and you wont have that problem...........   |
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buckaroo
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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2011, 07:10:46 AM » |
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(Widowmaker) no i dont have a problem with you and yes i am an old man i have allso hunted a lot of the draw hunts in this state and i have a mount that looks a lot like the picture of the one you got (nice deer) but thoughts are just like assholes everyones got one and i am stupid you might want to check the spellcheck before you hit send and when i have problems they get solved have a nice day young man.
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Widowmaker
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2011, 07:29:05 AM » |
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(Widowmaker) no i dont have a problem with you and yes i am an old man i have allso hunted a lot of the draw hunts in this state and i have a mount that looks a lot like the picture of the one you got (nice deer) but thoughts are just like assholes everyones got one and i am stupid you might want to check the spellcheck before you hit send and when i have problems they get solved have a nice day young man.
Look man im not going sit here and have a pissing contest with you are anyone on this site.But just because i disagreed with you did that give you the rite to attack me and basically threaten me with pysical harm???...To be honest i would expect more out of a 54 year old man.You know i own a place in Dewitt and have been hunting A LOT in Arkansas for the last 14 years.In that time i have met some truly wonderfull people up there and out of all the folks i have met over the years YOU are the VERY FIRST person to ever act like you did towards me about from being from hickville La.you did it you won the award for being THE ONLY ASSHOLE i have ever met in Arkansas.....just amazing i tell ya......You sir have a good day and a good life i wish nothing but the best for you even though you resort to childish attacks over spelling and such......Later!!!!!!! |
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buckaroo
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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2011, 07:39:53 AM » |
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I never made a threat to you i made a general statement but this i can let you know you will never see a post from me again we just dont click.
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Kevin
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2011, 09:17:44 AM » |
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Simmer down fellas. Differing opinions, that's all.
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ArkansasSloughboy
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2011, 10:03:44 AM » |
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Simmer down fellas. Differing opinions, that's all.
Agreed. Surely you guys can agree to disagree. No need to shy away from posting in the future. My best duck hunting buddie and I argue way worse than that every time we go hunting, but we still keep going and still argue for 2 hours every morning before sunrise. [before hand the following is only in good humor] Besides you're obviously both liars. Anyone that passionate about such a small topic is obviously from the Jersey Shore. |
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