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Prop Bet for Fun. #1

Number of deer submitted into the contest this year. U/O 145.5

  • Give me the under. Quality over quantity this year.

    Votes: 5 14.3%

  • Going over. All this gear has to pay off!

    Votes: 30 85.7%
  • Total voters
    35
HuskerInIowa said:
Only been a one year participant but man was it awesome to have an engaged team. Felt like I had a bunch of hunting buddies encouraging me when I struggled or screwed up and cheering for every little victory I found. As a newer archery hunter and first year saddle guy it was invaluable.
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To me, this is what it’s all about. I’m glad you had an exceptional experience! Can’t wait to get rolling this season.
 
HuumanCreed said:
Planning to hunt with only traditional bows this year. Debating should I even enter due to low expectations. Also a Patriots fan. So right now Im already enough pessimism without adding to a big 0 score submission.....

So @boyne bowhunter when do you want me to Venmo that $20 so you'll put me on a strong team of stone cold killers?
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I mean you can’t fix the Patriots problems but you should still enter!
 
HuumanCreed said:
Planning to hunt with only traditional bows this year. Debating should I even enter due to low expectations. Also a Patriots fan. So right now Im already enough pessimism without adding to a big 0 score submission.....

So @boyne bowhunter when do you want me to Venmo that $20 so you'll put me on a strong team of stone cold killers?
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I just keep the score, @redsquirrel has the magic team selector. :tearsofjoy:
 
I think everyone should enter. Don't let killing from the ground effect your decision. All for fun. Noting at stake other than bragging rights. I went back and forth a few times last year over sitting on the ground. But you gotta hunt it how it makes sense. I don't think anyone would have shammed me "to bad" if I posted a picture of a nice deer I took from something else other than the saddle.
 
MattMan81 said:
I think everyone should enter. Don't let killing from the ground effect your decision. All for fun. Noting at stake other than bragging rights. I went back and forth a few times last year over sitting on the ground. But you gotta hunt it how it makes sense. I don't think anyone would have shammed me "to bad" if I posted a picture of a nice deer I took from something else other than the saddle.
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That's actually why I don't enter. I found I was hunting with a saddle whether I should've been or not. Only saddle deer count for the contest. Not worth it.
 
MattMan81 said:
I think everyone should enter. Don't let killing from the ground effect your decision. All for fun. Noting at stake other than bragging rights. I went back and forth a few times last year over sitting on the ground. But you gotta hunt it how it makes sense. I don't think anyone would have shammed me "to bad" if I posted a picture of a nice deer I took from something else other than the saddle.
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Not true. I would have given you crap. Play to win or dont play at all. :tonguewink:
 
Red Beard said:
Yeah and then you have folks who enter the contest and only end up taking deer while seated on a bucket...
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Or running around in deep snow with a smoke pole…

they told me I shoulda worn my saddle that day; I suppose the same approach could be applied to the bucket.
 
kbetts said:
That's actually why I don't enter. I found I was hunting with a saddle whether I should've been or not. Only saddle deer count for the contest. Not worth it.
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Do what works for you but I really don't think its that big of a deal. Enter the contest, hunt how the situation dictates. If you kill a buck while you're not in the saddle its no big deal, its not like there's anything at stake. For me the contest is more of a means to share the season's experiences with some other "friends I've never met". I can honestly say I was never upset with a team mate for killing a deer that they couldn't count in the contest. In fact, just the opposite was true, I was celebrating their success.
 
I agree with @boyne bowhunter. Enter the contest, I’ve had teammates kill a deer that didn’t count before and while there might have been some good natured ribbing, nobody was upset.

Even if you don’t enter the contest find yourself a team and make yourself an honorary member, join in their thread and celebrate their and your success with them. It’s all for fun.
 
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Red Beard said:
Yeah and then you have folks who enter the contest and only end up taking deer while seated on a bucket...
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Which got me thinking. Is a person only a saddle hunter when they are actually suspended by a saddle? What about now? I'm not in my saddle. Should I even be posting here, lol?
 
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