Billfo Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 We live on the edge of "Fontenelle Forest" in Bellevue Nebraska. We get alot of Deer in our neighborhood. They are big & healthy.. Ive only seen a few skinny scrawny Deer around Table Rock, nothing like this. *I had to enlarge image, so it isnt very clear. Email me Red-Right-Returning is for quitters !
duckydoty Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Nice deer. I live on Table Rock and my whole family comes down to hunt during deer season. I mean my whole family, Dad, Brother, Sister-in-law, Step Son, Step Daughter, Sister, Nephews, and even friends. Everyone usually gets at least one deer, and most fill both taggs. Now you are right about the size, body wise, they are not as big as the deer up north, but there sure are alot of them. I think we had 8 deer hanging under the car port on opening day. Even after deer season was over, my wife and I counted 28 of them one evening in a 4 mile stretch of road heading to our house. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
skeeter Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 I have no problem with hunting deer or other game, provided it's in season, with tags, and according to the MDC regs. The size of the herd needs to be controlled to avoid Winter starvation. In the TR area there are no row crops to munch on and most hill-country deer rely on the mast crop so they are much smaller than farm-country deer. However, in my neck of the woods we have a bad poaching problem and we residents have noticed the deer numbers are WAY down because of it. We have bow-hunters staying in the woods long after dark, we have road hunters shooting out of their pick-up windows during daylight and after dark and complete idiots shooting towards groups of homes with high-powered rifles. We also have those who brag ( after a few cold ones loosen their tongues ) about having several butchered deer in their freezers; all of them shot the same year. Many apparently believe since they were born and raised in these parts the game belongs to them, anytime and anyway they choose to take it. So, you're probably wondering....why not report these illegal game-hog activities to MDC ? Believe me, we have, including license plate numbers (if they haven't been removed first!)and vehicle and personal descriptions. Reports have been made by outraged property owners, after finding fresh remains/guts of butchered deer at all times of the year on their land, as well as legal hunters. So far, nothing. Can only suppose the MDC enforcement division is stretched so thin they can't seem to get down here since no one has ever seen an MDC vehicle or officer/agent in the area in response to complaints.
duckydoty Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 I have noticed the road hunters in my area also. Same vehicles cruising up and down the road over and over again all day long during deer season. I have not actually witnessed the act, but I'm sure it is happening. The biggest problem I see where I live is people driving too fast for the winding, curving road we live on. Several road killed deer all year long. These are the folks that are saying shoot them all. They are tired of all the vehicle damage caused by the deer. All they need to do is slow down and not drive 55 around a blind corner. A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Dutch Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Our deer have to eat acorns while your get to eat corn and soybeans. Check out the schools and see difference in kids sizes compared to how many hot meals they get during the year.
Billfo Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 I have seen quite a few along the highways around Table Rock. I have not been out in the country much- for all I know there could be millions. Nice deer. I live on Table Rock and my whole family comes down to hunt during deer season. I mean my whole family, Dad, Brother, Sister-in-law, Step Son, Step Daughter, Sister, Nephews, and even friends. Everyone usually gets at least one deer, and most fill both taggs. Now you are right about the size, body wise, they are not as big as the deer up north, but there sure are alot of them. I think we had 8 deer hanging under the car port on opening day. Even after deer season was over, my wife and I counted 28 of them one evening in a 4 mile stretch of road heading to our house. Email me Red-Right-Returning is for quitters !
Billfo Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 They poach in Nebraska & even field dress in the Nature Preserve. Happens everywhere. I have no problem with hunting deer or other game, provided it's in season, with tags, and according to the MDC regs. The size of the herd needs to be controlled to avoid Winter starvation. In the TR area there are no row crops to munch on and most hill-country deer rely on the mast crop so they are much smaller than farm-country deer. However, in my neck of the woods we have a bad poaching problem and we residents have noticed the deer numbers are WAY down because of it. We have bow-hunters staying in the woods long after dark, we have road hunters shooting out of their pick-up windows during daylight and after dark and complete idiots shooting towards groups of homes with high-powered rifles. We also have those who brag ( after a few cold ones loosen their tongues ) about having several butchered deer in their freezers; all of them shot the same year. Many apparently believe since they were born and raised in these parts the game belongs to them, anytime and anyway they choose to take it. So, you're probably wondering....why not report these illegal game-hog activities to MDC ? Believe me, we have, including license plate numbers (if they haven't been removed first!)and vehicle and personal descriptions. Reports have been made by outraged property owners, after finding fresh remains/guts of butchered deer at all times of the year on their land, as well as legal hunters. So far, nothing. Can only suppose the MDC enforcement division is stretched so thin they can't seem to get down here since no one has ever seen an MDC vehicle or officer/agent in the area in response to complaints. Email me Red-Right-Returning is for quitters !
jjtroutbum Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Hay now every youngster in Missouri knows that we have record breaking deer just around the corner, but you gotta be lucky and spend just one more day maybe just a moment longer out looking to find or even maybe have a chance to see it. I give you Monarch OP, Very nice photo by the way. Jon Joy ___________ "A jerk at one end of the line is enough." unknown author The Second Amendment was written for hunting tyrants not ducks. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Bman Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Hey JJ, If I'm right that deer came from our general neck of the woods, didn't it? The only good line is a tight line
jjtroutbum Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 If i remember correctly somewhere around H-H the old scout camp other side of the HWY from Lone Elk. Could be wrong tho.. Jon Joy ___________ "A jerk at one end of the line is enough." unknown author The Second Amendment was written for hunting tyrants not ducks. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
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