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October 19, 2009
Video: Hunter Shoots Rack to Unlock Bucks
By Scott Bestul
Last year, we ran a photo essay in this space provided by a South Dakota couple who separated two locked-up whitetails with a saw. This turned out to be a neat-and-tidy way of getting the job done that resulted in freed-up deer. But it was not, as many of you noted, a method that was without danger.
Then we profiled the Wisconsin bowhunters who simply—and legally—shot the bucks they found tangled up in a fight. Since they were each carrying tags, there was no law preventing the hunters from filling them with bucks that were, um, otherwise occupied. Though correct under the law, many of you questioned the ethics of killing a free-ranging buck that was, under the circumstances, anything but.
The video above shows a different method of breaking up a fight. What are your thoughts on this technique? Anxious to hear your opinions!
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Comments (24)
Good shot, I am not sure that I would feel comfortable shooting off an antler to free them. My luck one of the bucks would jump and I would shoot the deer.
The little peice of rack that guys is holding is going to make for a great conversation peice.
Good shot and great job.
Great shot, when attempting this, better make sure you still have a buck tag incase your not as accurate as this guy was.
Nice shot. That's a whole lot safer than using a saw to free the bucks.
Nice Shot ... never seen such a thing!
That was probably the most humane effort I have seen someone try.
It seemed to remedy the situation swiftly!
great shot,good thing it was caught on video because most people would never believe it
Based on the video, I think that was the only viable way of saving those bucks' lives. If you wait until they are calmer they were going to most likely die from exhaustion.
Nice shot and well done. Boy didn't those deer just look wrung out!
I would have just shot the deer and had a friend shoot the other.
If so I hope you like mankey stew meat. After a bout like that those bucks were all stress hormones and lactic acid.
Nice Job. That is amazing. To bad the Buck couldn't get a copy of the video. His wife won't believe it either!!!!
Poor things but like I told my boyfriend, that's what you get for fighting!
If I didn't see it, I wouldn't believe it! Great shot made.
What an amazing video, and an great shot. It's always good to see both deer survive when they get locked up like that.
Matt
theoutdoorfever.com
That was a good video. That guy must have one good shot to pull that off.
Awesome shot. That guy sets the example for sound judgement and shot placement
amazing! good idea thats a trophy in and of itself.
Great shot and bless that man's eye and triggerfinger! Well done!
AMAZING !!! WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF EVER SEEING SUCH A SIGHT ? 10 BILLION TO ONE. I GUESS THAT'S WHAT THEY CALL 'MAKING THE SHOT' SIGH THAT GUY UP TO HUNT BIN LADIN.
Outstanding! That made my day.
i want to see him do that again,lol
And in Washington State I don't think he'd be allowed to keep an antler that wasn't naturally shed...
go shot good thing the animals didnt get hurt or break there necks good job you may have saved the deers life
Thats good idea
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great shot,good thing it was caught on video because most people would never believe it
The little peice of rack that guys is holding is going to make for a great conversation peice.
Good shot and great job.
Great shot, when attempting this, better make sure you still have a buck tag incase your not as accurate as this guy was.
Nice shot. That's a whole lot safer than using a saw to free the bucks.
If so I hope you like mankey stew meat. After a bout like that those bucks were all stress hormones and lactic acid.
Awesome shot. That guy sets the example for sound judgement and shot placement
Good shot, I am not sure that I would feel comfortable shooting off an antler to free them. My luck one of the bucks would jump and I would shoot the deer.
Nice Shot ... never seen such a thing!
That was probably the most humane effort I have seen someone try.
It seemed to remedy the situation swiftly!
Based on the video, I think that was the only viable way of saving those bucks' lives. If you wait until they are calmer they were going to most likely die from exhaustion.
Nice shot and well done. Boy didn't those deer just look wrung out!
Nice Job. That is amazing. To bad the Buck couldn't get a copy of the video. His wife won't believe it either!!!!
Poor things but like I told my boyfriend, that's what you get for fighting!
If I didn't see it, I wouldn't believe it! Great shot made.
What an amazing video, and an great shot. It's always good to see both deer survive when they get locked up like that.
Matt
theoutdoorfever.com
That was a good video. That guy must have one good shot to pull that off.
And in Washington State I don't think he'd be allowed to keep an antler that wasn't naturally shed...
I would have just shot the deer and had a friend shoot the other.
amazing! good idea thats a trophy in and of itself.
Great shot and bless that man's eye and triggerfinger! Well done!
Outstanding! That made my day.
i want to see him do that again,lol
go shot good thing the animals didnt get hurt or break there necks good job you may have saved the deers life
Thats good idea
AMAZING !!! WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF EVER SEEING SUCH A SIGHT ? 10 BILLION TO ONE. I GUESS THAT'S WHAT THEY CALL 'MAKING THE SHOT' SIGH THAT GUY UP TO HUNT BIN LADIN.
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