Shoot or Pass

[whitetail_obsession]

Do you get many cameras stolen ?

No but I try to hang them high and out of the line of sight. I've had cameras messed with on public and private and I now run strictly cell cams unless I absolutely can't get service. This way even in the worst case scenario I still get the pictures to know what's in the area. I'd like to hope people wouldn't mess with others stuff but that's not the reality we live in unfortunately.

 

[jkratz5]

Only way I pass on that situation is if I know there is another deer I was truly determined to kill. Passing on him might give you another giant to chase next year, definitely something that goes thru my mind anyhow

 

[John Young]

150" on public? Land you have no control over? 100% shoot. I think the % of guys passing a 150" deer on public is very low. Now if I am on my own private farm I am probably passing. Because there is a very good chance I get to see him next season. I would even buy land remotely close to state land. When I look at land for sale the first thing I do is go to ONX and make sure there isn't any close public land.