Should mule deer bow hunting be on draw

[rem338win]

Originally Posted by jrs

Its been bad around here, 2 of the last 3 mule deer i've harvested had broadheads in them, our group has got to be close to 10 deer with archery injuries over the past 4 seasons (1 mulie with a rifle injury). Im not saying rifle hunters dont lose the odd deer, but hunting the flat prairie seems to mean a lot of bowhunters take long shots they absolutely shouldnt attempt. Accidents happen, but this is kind of silly. Id just like to see mule deer hunting return to what it was 5 years ago, rifle and archery hunters would all have to sacrifice a bit..

I have shot over 30 mule deer in S. Alberta, and know of at least 200 shot and none have ever had a broadhead in them. I did find a pellet once though, and I shot that one with a bow.
I won't call BS but you and your buds should buy lottery tickets.

[ram crazy]

Originally Posted by KCL

I love all types of hunting and bow hunt regularly, I feel bow season for mule deer should be put on draw, I would gladly wait a couple years for a tag to improve hunt quality, or maybe do like with sheep and if you do harvest a buck you need to wait a year before you can get another tag. It would also help having to register bucks so a true count of how many deer are being harvested in bow season could be determined. Any thoughts?

Yup!!

[Rhino81]

Originally Posted by rem338win

I have shot over 30 mule deer in S. Alberta, and know of at least 200 shot and none have ever had a broadhead in them. I did find a pellet once though, and I shot that one with a bow.
I won't call BS but you and your buds should buy lottery tickets.

had the same thing happen to my hunting partner 3 years ago. Shot a tank of a mule deer with a broadhead in it. Fish and wildlife officer sad it had been from the previous year. meat was ruined. Alot of the folks down south where I elk hunt have had the same problem with broadheads in there elk. one old guy in bellevue even had ith shoulderbone with the broadhead in it mounted and it is in his shop. guess i should buy a lottery ticket as well?

[H380]

My archery muley buck from last year had a 22 bullet in the neck.. old wound for sure , just under the hide ..