NorthLABoy

Monticello, MS
2 man ladder
30.06
Clear and calm 33 degrees

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Is it safe to assume every fertile doe gets impregnated?

If so I'm with you guys, you can never shoot enough does. Other than yearling does, most will have twins, if you killed half the does on an area, the population would keep the current levels. No way you end up killing half of them anyway.

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I don't think you can assume every fertile doe gets impregnated. This is just the way I choose to hunt. I agree with you, even if one chooses to take all their does after the rut I still don't think it will hurt the population.

I guess I'v also found I can hunt for a buck and be more patient if I know I already have one or two in the freezer.

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Well my philosophy is: the heck with the future buck, if she goes into heat we've got a this years buck. Besides, we have plenty does running around.

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It's not just about the doe or the trophy. I can't justify shooting a doe after the rut because you shoot one and possible kill 3.

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he wasnt a very good salesman. told me i should wait until louisiana ok's it and get one then.

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For $269 get the 45-70 now and a 35 whelen when its legal.

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You actually went back and checked it.

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Yeah I did. Needed a good laugh.

In all seriousness. I love some of the hunting and fishing talk on here. Get some pretty good ideas and able to see whats going on in different parts of the state.

I can do without all the other BS but to each his own.

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Seriously though. This shite is getting stupid.

Signed,
Northlaboy

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That's funny. True statement though.

So glad you guys think about me at night. I can't lie though I was suppose to be Christmas shopping with my wife last night and could not get off the OB. It is addicting.

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To top it all off the rut should be in full swing in central Mississippi.

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Where exactly in Central Mississippi? Starting Saturday I will be hunting in Monticello, MS for 4 days. I'v heard a couple of people say they should be in rut. First time in MS hunting and I'm pretty pumped.

Yes it is. Shop around good before you buy one. I have the handi-rifle and love it. The single shot is very accurate too(zero moving parts). I put 3 shots in a 2 inch group at 100 yards a couple weeks ago. That's not bad for a big round like that.

Hornady came out with a 45-70 round that is something like a 225 grain bullet apposed to the 325 grain bullet. This should have a little less recoil and add some more distance capability. I haven't seen them in stores this year but should be coming out soon(they are on the Hornady website). The 45-70 will be awesome with less recoil and the smae bolistic capability.

Haven't heard about that one, but a women killed a 10 point 160 inch buck on Thanksgiving. The story was just posted yesterday on Louisiana Sportsman.

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