First Deer

[swademaster]

nevermind

[brennahm]

I thought it was illegal to hunt anything other than small game with .22?

[grim]

:down:

[mdub]

hmmm yum der meat...

[Scatterbrain]

sounds like chislic is comin.......:)

[spdu4ia]

if thats your thing....

[grim]

if thats your thing....

:up:

[bulldog]

I thought it was illegal to hunt anything other than small game with .22? DELETED...guess it was illegal :(

EDIT: I was curious. Looks like there is one exception and that is a .22 caliber rimfire magnum cartridge. All others show illegal http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/12/title12sec11454.html

[RajunCajun]

Unless you are starving somewhere, why in the hell would you hunt a deer with a .22?? Squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, armadillo, opossum, alligators, nutria rats, sure done all that...., but deer???

[Reyven]

DELETED...guess it was illegal :(

EDIT: I was curious. Looks like there is one exception and that is a .22 caliber rimfire magnum cartridge. All others show illegal http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/12/title12sec11454.html

Some states do allow .22 caliber. Nebraska in particular does.
http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/guides/biggame/deer/pdf/deermaster.pdf

[brennahm]

Sorry Wade, you always seemed like a nice guy. I'm sure you weren't aware of the regs. Guess PM would've been more appropriate. Congrats to your son regardless!

And it's state regs, nothing smaller than .240 for big game.

[TransNone13]

What's the reasoning behind it? Just curious, is it to prevent people from hunting without people hearing it?

[Ezzzzy1]

What's the reasoning behind it? Just curious, is it to prevent people from hunting without people hearing it?

Mostly the size of the bullet. Yes people that dont want to get caught hunting use smaller caliber guns so they are not heard but killing a larger animal (humanely) is harder and harder the smaller the bullet. A good shot can kill anything but the "kill zone" gets smaller with smaller rounds.

.22 tend to deflect and ricochet as well causing a lot of internal bleeding and possible suffering.

[Wrider]

FWIW Colorado states it must be a centerfire cartridge of no less than .24 caliber.

Wade, congrats to your son though from what I'm gathering!

[Reyven]

This was not a CO hunt, it was in NE, where .22 cal is legal.

Congrats to Blake for his first deer, that's a big deal!

[RajunCajun]

Legal or not, I find it odd that even a young child would use a .22 for a deer. My first gun was 4-10 with slugs. Granted, we hunted in the swamp and rifles weren't as affective as shotguns in such thick brush. Oh well... I guess he can shoot! Congrats on his first kill, that's a pretty sweet day for a kid:)

[swademaster]

I am fully aware of the regs. We were in NE, not CO. The rifle was a .22 Mag, not a regular .22. Pics were removed as it seemed the drama was already starting like normal on the CSC.

Blake is only 8 and is already an excellent shooter. This deer was dead before it hit the ground. He put the bullet in the neck exactly where I told him to. Hunting has been part of my family for generations and will continue to be.

[mdub]

i use to hunt when i was growing with my dad...ever since i left i have not. both my dad and brother are professional guides. they hunt the does for meat. to thin out, as well. but for almost 15 yrs now they only use bows.

the pics were awesome. imagine his delight when bags his first buck.

[Lomax]

I think this is GREAT. Give my congratulations to Blake for a job VERY well done.

Marc

[Clovis]

Here's my contribution to the CSC drama fest!

They're pretty cute until they go all Allahu Akbar on your ass.

http://www.madebywhite.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/baby-deer-1-500.jpg

http://www.innocentenglish.com/cute-pictures/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cute-baby-deer-fawn.jpg

http://www.highlandlakesumc.org/images/Baby%20Deer.JPG

[mdub]

i almost kill'd a few with my bike..

[Ezzzzy1]

I popped one... with my car! While going just about as fast a bullet :lol:

Sorry Grim :(

[Clovis]

Just curious, why would you use a .22? I'm not a hunter so I don't know but it seems like that would significantly increase the odds that the animal suffers...?

Don't you have to shoot it in just the right spot?

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2012/1/3/5a61f6bd-aa4e-4b21-a9fb-de35c4929961.png

http://cheezburger.com/View/5646421504

[puckstr]

Long Pig FTW

[Ezzzzy1]

Just curious, why would you use a .22? I'm not a hunter so I don't know but it seems like that would significantly increase the odds that the animal suffers...?

Don't you have to shoot it in just the right spot?

Its a perfect gun to learn with. Not too big not too small

[Clovis]

I agree (for learning guns in general), but for shooting deer?


Its a perfect gun to learn with. Not too big not too small

[Wrider]

FWIW guys, the .22 Mag and the .22 LR have completely different trajectories, velocities, and energies. To put it into perspective, when cows are ready to be slaughtered, they shoot them once with a .22 Mag and it penetrates the skull without a problem.

As to Blake, awesome! That's a very good shot, neck shots are not easy!

It's also a tradition in my family, and will continue to be if I have any kids.

[Radek]

well , how about bow,crossbow,spear or other quiet stuff ?

[Sleev]

http://daddydetails.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/pbr-can.jpg

[Ezzzzy1]

I agree (for learning guns in general), but for shooting deer?

Why not... I really think that anyone with a brain can use it the right way to kill something. Says a lot about his connection with his son and his sons ability if you really think about it.

If you cant shoot it with a .22 you shouldnt be shooting. I reckon


http://daddydetails.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/pbr-can.jpg

:lol: Right?

Seriously laughing out loud...

[Zanatos]

Jimbo had no choice but to take that shot with a .22.

The sumbitch was comin' right at us!

http://forum.thesimpson.it/upload/kennydied/ned%20e%20jimbo.jpg

[bulldog]

I am fully aware of the regs. We were in NE, not CO. The rifle was a .22 Mag, not a regular .22. Pics were removed as it seemed the drama was already starting like normal on the CSC.

Blake is only 8 and is already an excellent shooter. This deer was dead before it hit the ground. He put the bullet in the neck exactly where I told him to. Hunting has been part of my family for generations and will continue to be. Well even in CO a .22 magnum cartridge is legal it states :up:

I am no hunter, but I approve if done correctly. Congrats to your son; I bet he was so excited!

[RajunCajun]

Here's my contribution to the CSC drama fest!

They're pretty cute until they go all Allahu Akbar on your ass.

http://www.madebywhite.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/baby-deer-1-500.jpg

http://www.innocentenglish.com/cute-pictures/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cute-baby-deer-fawn.jpg

http://www.highlandlakesumc.org/images/Baby%20Deer.JPG

Mmmm, looks so tender and delicious!!

[salsashark]

Mmmm, looks so tender and delicious!!

Exactly what I was thinking :lol:

http://nolechekmeats.com/images/venison.jpg

http://www.askthemeatman.com/images/beef_jerky_from_askthemeatman_1000wide.JPG

[bulldog]

Clovis needs to explain this story on the pics. Did you raise this deer? If so did it seem to have personality? I eat meat to can't be a hypocryte, but I always wondered if deer are more like a dog/cat, but never knew anyone who raised one.

I grew up around chickens and cows and never felt they were smart animals or showed any true personality IMO...guess it makes me feel better on eating them :lol:

[Sean]

Blake is only 8 and is already an excellent shooter. This deer was dead before it hit the ground. He put the bullet in the neck exactly where I told him to. Hunting has been part of my family for generations and will continue to be.Congrats to Blake! He's a heck of a kid and isn't far from being a young-man. :up:

[sloridr]

Swade CONGRATS to your son on his first dear!!!:up:

[grim]

Exactly what I was thinking :lol:

http://nolechekmeats.com/images/venison.jpg

http://www.askthemeatman.com/images/beef_jerky_from_askthemeatman_1000wide.JPG

MMMMMMMM JERKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Clovis]

A few years ago I hit a momma deer with my car and killed her. It turned out that she was pregnant and I could see the little fawn wiggling around inside.

I retrieved my pocket knife and performed an emergancy C-section and got the little guy out. I gave the little guy to my vet.

True story.

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No, I just googled "baby deer pictures" and those are some photos that came up.


Clovis needs to explain this story on the pics. Did you raise this deer? If so did it seem to have personality? I eat meat to can't be a hypocryte, but I always wondered if deer are more like a dog/cat, but never knew anyone who raised one.

I grew up around chickens and cows and never felt they were smart animals or showed any true personality IMO...guess it makes me feel better on eating them :lol:

[bulldog]

A few years ago I hit a momma deer with my car and killed her. It turned out that she was pregnant and I could see the little fawn wiggling around inside.

I retrieved my pocket knife and performed an emergancy C-section and got the little guy out. I gave the little guy to my vet.

True story.

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No, I just googled "baby deer pictures" and those are some photos that came up. :spit: Man you had me going for a second there! :lol:

[Wrider]

Well even in CO a .22 magnum cartridge is legal it states :up:

I am no hunter, but I approve if done correctly. Congrats to your son; I bet he was so excited!


1. CENTERFIRE RIFLES
a. Must be minimum of .24 caliber (6 mm).
b. Must have a minimum 16-inch barrel and be at least 26
inches long.
c. If semiautomatic, they can hold a maximum of six rounds in
the magazine and chamber combined.
d. Must use expanding bullets that weigh minimum 70 grains
for deer, pronghorn and bear, 85 grains for elk and moose,
and have an impact energy (at 100 yards) of 1,000-ft. pounds
as rated by manufacturer.
e. It is illegal to hunt game birds, small-game mammals or
furbearers with a centerfire rifle larger than .23 caliber during
regular rifle deer and elk seasons west of I-25, without an
unfilled deer or elk license for the season. A small-game,
furbearer or unfilled big-game license is required.
Incorrect. Check pg. 6 of the big game brochure (http://wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/DOW/RulesRegs/Brochure/BigGame/biggame.pdf)

As far as whether it's a good cartridge for deer? I personally think it is. A .22 LR wouldn't be so much, but I've heard of plenty of deer being taken with it. A .223 or 5.56 NATO would work really well too I'd think.