Shadow Shock
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In terms of numbers, Texas. In the nearby city of Lakeway, conservative estimates are that theres 5 deer per person in the city limits alone. That number greatly rises in rural areas like were I live
"Best" Deer Hunting State
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Art Eatman
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I've found parts of western central Texas to be the most fun for me in chousing Bambi. I like to walk and hunt, and some terrain/vegetation is just right for easing along, seeing what can be kicked out of bed. Same sort of thing for mulies in the Davis Mountains, as well.
I've also enjoyed sneaky-snaking along in the river-bottom "jungle" of the Appalachicola River in Florida. Bucks move around some at mid-day, and every now and then a worthwhile shootable critter will volunteer.
Art
I've also enjoyed sneaky-snaking along in the river-bottom "jungle" of the Appalachicola River in Florida. Bucks move around some at mid-day, and every now and then a worthwhile shootable critter will volunteer.
Art
grizz
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Not Utah.
ojibweindian
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Merpho
Dear season here starts in mid September and ends January 31st. From mid September to the Saturday following Thanksgiving, it's bow. From then on, rifle.
Limit thoughout the season is one antlered buck per day, and depending on where you hunt here in Alabama, you may also take one antlerless deer per day.
One buck, one doe per day for roughly four months. Works out to 240 deer, if you're able to spend every waking daylight moment in the woods.
We've got a pretty good population, in good health, for the most part. But the deer just aren't going to be the bruisers found up north. A trophy here will be a 140 or better.
Go to http://www.aldeer.com. Lots of info about deer hunting in The Heart of Dixie.
Dear season here starts in mid September and ends January 31st. From mid September to the Saturday following Thanksgiving, it's bow. From then on, rifle.
Limit thoughout the season is one antlered buck per day, and depending on where you hunt here in Alabama, you may also take one antlerless deer per day.
One buck, one doe per day for roughly four months. Works out to 240 deer, if you're able to spend every waking daylight moment in the woods.
We've got a pretty good population, in good health, for the most part. But the deer just aren't going to be the bruisers found up north. A trophy here will be a 140 or better.
Go to http://www.aldeer.com. Lots of info about deer hunting in The Heart of Dixie.
tasco 74
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I Hope It's Iowa.......
there are way too many deer here and too many of em choose suicide by car
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there are way too many deer here and too many of em choose suicide by car
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I say Texas.
In the Trans-Pecos we have whitetails and mulies, so a possible 3 bucks.
WT season is 2 months, and mule deer season is 2 weeks.
Of course, aside from one recent trip to Mississippi, I've only hunted in Texas. Mississippi was cool though. There's actually some trees.
In the Trans-Pecos we have whitetails and mulies, so a possible 3 bucks.
WT season is 2 months, and mule deer season is 2 weeks.
Of course, aside from one recent trip to Mississippi, I've only hunted in Texas. Mississippi was cool though. There's actually some trees.
phantomak47
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I have hunted in various places in Alabama (tuscaloosa area) for two years , but when I came to Texas, I was blown away.
I hunted in Banderas (spelling) and not only were there a mega plethra of deer, the landscape was much easier to hunt and it was very scenic. I love Texas hunting and would love it more if it was as expensive.
I hunted in Banderas (spelling) and not only were there a mega plethra of deer, the landscape was much easier to hunt and it was very scenic. I love Texas hunting and would love it more if it was as expensive.
OK-gobbler
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I like Oklahoma. I've never hunted anywhere else, but I am perfectly happy here. In the SE part of the state there are mountains and timber. Treestands work well and there are lot of deer, but they are small bodies. In the SW, the population is growing and hunting the rivers, canyons and plum thickets adjacent to wheat and alfalfa fields are best. This is my favorite place. In the N and NW, there are "Kansas Quality" deer w/ big bodies that feed on wheat, corn, and milo. These areas are great, but see a lot of pressure.
OK now allows 2 bucks and up to 5 does, depending on the area and season. Archery runs Oct 1-Jan 15. BP in late Oct and Rifle is 16 days starting the Sat before Thanksgiving. I have a lifetime license, so I don't buy tags, but they are available over the counter.
OK now allows 2 bucks and up to 5 does, depending on the area and season. Archery runs Oct 1-Jan 15. BP in late Oct and Rifle is 16 days starting the Sat before Thanksgiving. I have a lifetime license, so I don't buy tags, but they are available over the counter.
George Hill
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Not Utah? Aint that the truth.
I agree with a couple posts here. STAY AWAY from IL and IA. The only good thing my bow and slug gun are good for here in IL is coyotes....
Unless you get an antlerless only permit, then come on by!....
NEVERMIND...coyote hunting is bad too...just stay away!
Unless you get an antlerless only permit, then come on by!....
NEVERMIND...coyote hunting is bad too...just stay away!
charby
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not Iowa
This is a champion buck from Iowa. 2005 State Record! 5th biggest all time.
Go hunt places like Alabama or Mississippi where the deer are 10 times bigger than this.
This is a champion buck from Iowa. 2005 State Record! 5th biggest all time.
Go hunt places like Alabama or Mississippi where the deer are 10 times bigger than this.
I'm starting to think that Minnesota might be in contention after all, at least in terms of numbers. I've never seen so many deer as I have in the past month. I've had no trouble counting at least couple dozen while driving my 28 miles to work some evenings.
There are plenty of deer in Michigan. Somewhere around 65,000 were killed by cars last year. Rats with antlers but not that many with trophy racks -- at least in central Michigan. But they are corn and sugar beet fed.............
El Tejon
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Why are the deer in Iowa and Illinois so small, and Indiana breeds monsters???
charby
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El T
Do you have something to do with that?
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Do you have something to do with that?
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T.R.
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Northern California is my all time favorite place to hunt.
Coastal mts offer easy access to public lands and many vineyard owners are open to having deer populations reduced
The forests and foothills are nearly deserted of hunters because hunting is a politically incorrect activity.
Mulies grow large in north-eastern counties
Its not freezing cold or snowing on opening day
Jack
Coastal mts offer easy access to public lands and many vineyard owners are open to having deer populations reduced
The forests and foothills are nearly deserted of hunters because hunting is a politically incorrect activity.
Mulies grow large in north-eastern counties
Its not freezing cold or snowing on opening day
Jack
huntinstuff
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Alberta.....well, we are kinda like Texans....why CAN'T we be a state?
I read in a deer magazine that Michigan was #1......
I read in a deer magazine that Michigan was #1......
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