How many did you give a "pass" this season?

[mangonboat]

Only got out for 8 sits, passed up a dozen doe / fawn combos and small bucks,  shot under one dry doe. Sitting on the ground in different spots each time; only one sit with no deer close by.

[Friend]

Terry...you must have been hunting in western Kentucky

[Soonerlongbow]

None intentionally. They all eat, there’s no such thing as a “dry doe” in the sense that she can’t breed (if she can’t breed she’s ill and would likely die on her own or appear not well), I can’t/won’t eat the antlers, so if it’s in range and legal? I’m probably gonna take a shot. I might “pass” waiting for the one either the larger body or rack in the group, but that’s about it.

[smokin joe]

All of them.......so far.

[T Sunstone]

Passed on a lot of fawns with does and 6 or small bucks.  The 2 better bucks were I nice 7 point in velvet and this buck at 12 yards.

[Trenton G.]

Everything without antlers or 3 on a side. I think the does are figuring out that they aren't legal to shoot up here. They'll walk right up downwind and not even care.

[old_goat2]

Only one that was legal and he only got a pass because it had gotten a little windy for the distance he was at. My tag is for Whitetail Only, had a couple of slam dunk shots at muledeer. Only got to hunt 2 days and they were consecutive days and didn't see a single deer there second day. Wife had hip replacement surgery and I wasn't able to get out again. Season opens up again later this month but not sure I'll bother going, long drive and really crappy hunting in the late season!

[MnFn]

My worst year for hunting opportunities in a long time.  I have been out bow hunting only three times so far.  I passed on seven does and fawns and one tall 4X4, tall but narrow.

With only one tag, I was hoping for a shot at a larger 5x5 that is in the area, but no chance at him yet.

[Captain*Kirk]

My permit was only good for 7 days on my PHL...that being said, I hunted 6 days of the 7, one day being a total wash-out due to rain. I had either a little doe or button buck, not much bigger than a German Shepherd browsing not 15 feet from me on the ground for nearly a full ten minutes. Didn't appear to be more than 25# of meat on it so I let it pass.

[Captain*Kirk]

Double post. Sorry.

[BlacktailBowhunter]

I passed on a big buck at 20 yards quartering away. I don’t like shooting over 15.

[katman]

Passed numerous does and very young bucks. Also 3 different 8 pointers and a 6 point that were 3 1/2 and needed at least one more year, if they make it.

[Sam McMichael]

I have essentially passed on this entire season. I have some health issues and just have not felt like going out. I have only been out for 8 sits with no results. Hopefully, next year will go better.

[Wudstix]

Didn't get out for archery, so its hogs and possibly exotics, til May 2020.   

[wapitishooter]

Passed on 3 smaller bucks then shot decent 10 also got a doe early.

[Friend]

Some of the best hunting remains still ahead. Expect many more solid shot opportunities between now and the end of season....hopefully, this afternoon.

[caleb7mm]

I’ve killed 3 and passed 20 or so so far. Combination of a few small bucks and a bunch of does. I also “passed” 2 others by completely missing lol 

[TooManyHobbies]

I've only had three within range, all bucks. First one saw me draw, no shot. Second one I killed. 3rd was a ten point that was too close and won't discuss the outcome there. None got a 'pass'.  No does in range yet this season. Also shot at and missed a coyote.

[Bisch]

I didn’t shoot a boatload of deer that were in range because I was looking for something different. I’ve killed 9 deer this season (3 with Hope), so I have the luxury of a very full freezer and the ability to be picky now. One place I hunt has special mgmt tags, and any doe there is on the menu. I’ll still pass real young ones there too just cause!!!!!

Bisch

[Bisch]

Oops! Double post!!!!

Bisch