Feeling Pretty Stupid right now

footfootfoot · 11-20-2011, 11:09 PM

Yesterday was opening day of regular (gun) deer season. I got to my stand about 20 minutes before sunrise but still a bit late. There was a buck standing in the middle of the field so I went past him and came to my stand from the next field.
I got to my stand and there were 4 deer camped out there and I spooked them. Fuck it. I got in the stand and waited about an hour.

The buck came back and I had a perfectly clear shot at him but
1) he was sort of skylined. (There was a hillside across a road at the far end of the field.
2) He was only a 3 pointer and the guy who was mentoring me said I could take a 3 pointer since it was my first time, but I also knew that it's good to let them go another year.

OK So I let it pass.

Then I find out that
1) Even if I had missed, since I"m shooting 1 oz slugs they never would have made it al the way to the far side of the field
2) In the east we count all the spikes, not just the ones on one side.

So I let a 6 point buck just walk away.

It's a steep learning curve.

classicman · 11-20-2011, 11:30 PM

gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

tomorrow is another day.

ZenGum · 11-21-2011, 12:54 AM

I think you're smart.

Or at least wise, if under-informed.

I know SFA about hunting, but surely, the rule must be: if in doubt, do not shoot.

You'd have felt pretty silly getting teased by other hunters for taking that piddly little thing.

You would have felt really stupid explaining to the cop why your stray round had .... done whatever.

Of course, the really stoopid act was letting Brianna know you're out killing cute fluffy bambi parents. She won't love you long time no more.

Aliantha · 11-21-2011, 01:17 AM

You know, if we all worried about feeling or appearing stupid when we're still learning, we'd never learn anything.

Keep learning. Soon you'll be a pro.

regular.joe · 11-21-2011, 06:13 AM

I went hunting once and camped at the foot of a bluff, a place where the deer would walk down and cross a field to get to a stream. The deer came down the wooded hillside, split into two groups of about 5 each and walked around me. Man, I had the perfect shot when they hit the open field. The sun was coming up, and they looked amazing. I couldn't take the shot. Just watched them. I don't regret it.

Trilby · 11-21-2011, 07:05 AM

Methinks the Universe is telling you that killing woodland creatures is wrong unless you are starving to death and will eat every bit and use every part of the animal.

I think the Universe is teaching a good lesson and will provide the sacrifice when it is needed.

Are you going to make a pair of buttery soft moccasins from your kill? Are you going to use the antlers as a headdress for magical rites round the fire - thanking the Great Spirit for the magnificent beast you stole life from? Are you going to eat deer stew alllllll winter long whilst Mrs. Footfootfoot weaves blankets out of the deer hair?

Or do you just want a cool 6 points to use as a hood ornament?

infinite monkey · 11-21-2011, 07:07 AM

I think the deer are pointing and laughing at him.

Clodfobble · 11-21-2011, 07:11 AM

Laughing and pointing at him six times.

infinite monkey · 11-21-2011, 07:15 AM

"When you point your antler at someone, remember, there are five antlers pointing back at YOU!"

Trilby · 11-21-2011, 07:18 AM

Priceless!

Sheldonrs · 11-21-2011, 08:20 AM

This is why it's never good to pass the buck.

henry quirk · 11-21-2011, 09:47 AM

Then, you weren't hungry...hunt when hungry...no point otherwise.

zippyt · 11-21-2011, 11:26 AM

Feetz goes Moose hunting Next !!!

Sundae · 11-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Are you going to make a pair of buttery soft moccasins from your kill? Are you going to use the antlers as a headdress for magical rites round the fire - thanking the Great Spirit for the magnificent beast you stole life from? Are you going to eat deer stew alllllll winter long whilst Mrs. Footfootfoot weaves blankets out of the deer hair?

But again, Bri, how much of the chicken do you actually use.
And how natural a life has it lived?

No, you don't kill it. But isn't that a positive for you?
You don't have to wring its neck or pluck it or remove the giblets.
And for chicken "products" you don't even have to butcher it.

But the chance is, it lives and dies in extreme discomfort so we (yes, I include myself) have have white meat that used to be considered a luxury item, any time we fancy it.

If I thought foot was killing for target practice, I would be anti.
But I can't believe he is that kind of person.
It's either culling or eating or both.

zippyt · 11-21-2011, 01:17 PM

deer populations Have to bee kept under control ,
Else there is famine and sickness ,
Feetz is the type to make use of most all the deer , hell I bet he'll have one of these Soon !!!http://www.rampant-books.com/product...t_doorbell.htm
Attachment 35441

11-20-2011, 11:09 PM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Feeling Pretty Stupid right now Yesterday was opening day of regular (gun) deer season. I got to my stand about 20 minutes before sunrise but still a bit late. There was a buck standing in the middle of the field so I went past him and came to my stand from the next field. I got to my stand and there were 4 deer camped out there and I spooked them. Fuck it. I got in the stand and waited about an hour. The buck came back and I had a perfectly clear shot at him but 1) he was sort of skylined. (There was a hillside across a road at the far end of the field. 2) He was only a 3 pointer and the guy who was mentoring me said I could take a 3 pointer since it was my first time, but I also knew that it's good to let them go another year. OK So I let it pass. Then I find out that 1) Even if I had missed, since I"m shooting 1 oz slugs they never would have made it al the way to the far side of the field 2) In the east we count all the spikes, not just the ones on one side. So I let a 6 point buck just walk away. It's a steep learning curve. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-20-2011, 11:30 PM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh tomorrow is another day. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

11-21-2011, 12:54 AM	#3
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I think you're smart. Or at least wise, if under-informed. I know SFA about hunting, but surely, the rule must be: if in doubt, do not shoot. You'd have felt pretty silly getting teased by other hunters for taking that piddly little thing. You would have felt really stupid explaining to the cop why your stray round had .... done whatever. Of course, the really stoopid act was letting Brianna know you're out killing cute fluffy bambi parents. She won't love you long time no more. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-21-2011, 01:17 AM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	You know, if we all worried about feeling or appearing stupid when we're still learning, we'd never learn anything. Keep learning. Soon you'll be a pro. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-21-2011, 06:13 AM	#5
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	I went hunting once and camped at the foot of a bluff, a place where the deer would walk down and cross a field to get to a stream. The deer came down the wooded hillside, split into two groups of about 5 each and walked around me. Man, I had the perfect shot when they hit the open field. The sun was coming up, and they looked amazing. I couldn't take the shot. Just watched them. I don't regret it. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

11-21-2011, 07:05 AM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Methinks the Universe is telling you that killing woodland creatures is wrong unless you are starving to death and will eat every bit and use every part of the animal. I think the Universe is teaching a good lesson and will provide the sacrifice when it is needed. Are you going to make a pair of buttery soft moccasins from your kill? Are you going to use the antlers as a headdress for magical rites round the fire - thanking the Great Spirit for the magnificent beast you stole life from? Are you going to eat deer stew alllllll winter long whilst Mrs. Footfootfoot weaves blankets out of the deer hair? Or do you just want a cool 6 points to use as a hood ornament? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-21-2011, 07:07 AM	#7
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I think the deer are pointing and laughing at him.

11-21-2011, 07:11 AM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Laughing and pointing at him six times. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-21-2011, 07:15 AM	#9
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	"When you point your antler at someone, remember, there are five antlers pointing back at YOU!"

11-21-2011, 07:18 AM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Priceless! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-21-2011, 08:20 AM	#11
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	This is why it's never good to pass the buck. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

11-21-2011, 09:47 AM	#12
henry quirk maskless: yesterday, today, tomorrow Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,162	Joe: "I couldn't take the shot" Then, you weren't hungry...hunt when hungry...no point otherwise. __________________ like the other guy sez: 'not really back, blah-blah-blah...'

11-21-2011, 11:26 AM	#13
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Feetz goes Moose hunting Next !!! Attached Images __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#15
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	deer populations Have to bee kept under control , Else there is famine and sickness , Feetz is the type to make use of most all the deer , hell I bet he'll have one of these Soon !!!http://www.rampant-books.com/product...t_doorbell.htm Attachment 35441 __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

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