Im going to start hunting Poachers!!!!

[THEBAD]

They (the rotten bast_rd poachers) have done it again. Two bucks killed on the east end of our section Firday night, not fifty yards off the road. I found one of them dead Saturday morning and one shot in the spine and unable to move. I called the wardens and they said it happened the night before. One of them was a decent 6 X 5 that was a shooter in almost anybodys book, he was at least 7 1/2 years old and on the down hill side( but still a very nice buck). The other was a 3 1/2 year old 8 point that would have been a great buck in a year or two.
We have a serious problem out there, the wardens say its an epedemic, thats its rampant everywhere; the disease poachers whacking big antlered deer with any means they can. The above mentioned two were likely high powered, and the poachers got scared off before they could retrieve the antlers. The wardens were going to retrieve the bullets out of the carcass`s later after I left. The good deal is the capes and antlers are destined to become deer decoys to bust road hunters.

It makes me want to quit hunting deer and just hunt the poachers....I know it would be tuff, but it cant be any tougher than to outsmart the huge deer we hunt. I just wish vigilante justice was legal.

We need to help the wardens anyway we can if we want to enjoy our sport as we know it for years to come. We as hunters for the most part know the ground and area we hunt better than anybody,(unless its the farmers) and need to work stop this epedemic anyway we can. Please help when you can!

Thanks for listening...

 

[alaskanwhtail]

That would make my stomach sick, that is just too much to take in in ones life. I hope they get caught and taken care of in a harsh manner. Even stealings mounts, what is this world turning into. In NY where I grew up there wasn't any of these actions. You gotta catch em red handed for the harshest punishments.

 

[Buckhunter]

It's the price we all will have to face when there is a price tag put on antler's.I think that most people that sell them are honest people but there is alway's gonna be scumbag's out there trying to make a(fast buck) when all they have to do is pay a fine and get right back out there,the punishment need's to be alot tougher then what it is or we need to put an end to antler sale's.
Not trying to start a big argument here,it's just my 2 cent's.

 

[tineseeker]

It gets my blood boiling also.
The problems seems to be getting worse.

 

[boatman]

I guess I just dont get the idea of shooting a buck or any other deer for that matter without doing it in the sporting way, and legal. I have personally walked up on dead deer with no neck/head a few years back. It disgusts me to no end. I know a guy that got caught last year with several heads, I was speaking with his brother about the $20,000 fine and jail time he was facing. I couldnt believe it but his brother was talking about in a "matter of fact" tone. Basically saying it was an everyday occurance or so, and couldnt believe his little brother was in a bunch of trouble for all those deer heads he got nailed with. Sad part is, the older brother wouldnt pass the shot on a nice buck even after jr. got in trouble. Makes a guy that sets in a stand all season waiting for the perfect moment stay awake at night. Heck I wont even hunt deer with a gun because I like the bow, and the hours of enjoyment I get out of trying to outwit the big boy. Couldnt ever imagine shooting a deer with a rifle, shotgun, or even a muzzle loader (no offense guys) just my deal.

I say they all need to be locked up and there is no fine big enough. The ole "I was shooting it to eat it" crap dont matter in a case like that.

Now I'm goona be riled all night. Great post though!

 

[straitshot]

If your going to hunt the poachers. Do us all a favor and use dull broadheads.

 

[Old Buck]

It is the time of year to keep your eyes and ears open and carry your cell phone with your conservation officers phone number with you at all times in the woods. In our area we triangulate suspicious shots, get license plate numbers etc. Pass on all information to your co. They need all the help they can get.

Good hunting (for both bucks and poachers)!

Old Buck

 

[REM]

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It is the time of year to keep your eyes and ears open and carry your cell phone with your conservation officers phone number with you at all times in the woods. In our area we triangulate suspicious shots, get license plate numbers etc. Pass on all information to your co. They need all the help they can get.

Good hunting (for both bucks and poachers)!

Old Buck

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i agree with Old Buck, i "cruise" the country roads of an evening just looking at the wild life, but sometimes i come across vehicals and individuals that look out of place, i always carry my digital camera and get lic plate pics and of them if i can, when i come across a conversation officer i give him the pics (disk), i caution all to be carefull people like this cornered can be dangerous

 

[iamoz]

At the deer shows they sometimes have a "Wall of Shame". I tell the COs working the booth that they should have the name and picture of the jerk who poached the animal next to it.