Road hunting expert speaks up?!

[Khunter]

This is what some einstein had to say in defense of a road hunting youtube video that was getting lots of negative comments...I never knew just how hard it was to pile out of a truck and empty a clip into an animal till now. Probably have to train for it to get to the point it comes 'naturally'.

"honestly! have you even gone road hunting before?? i've done both and let me tell you they both require skill. still hunting you have to be quiet to get the shot but with road hunting 9 times outta 10 the deer are running as fast as they can and you have to be a damn good shot to get them. Dont be ignorant!"

 

[Khunter]

Another gem from the same thread...

"Mule Deer in New Mexico are not as plentiful as White tail in other states. Road hunting is the best way to cover the most ground as possible to try and find a buck. Especially when your hunting in a heavily brushed area like sage. Lets just say finding deer in Sage Brush is not the easiest way to spot them."

 

[Dinkshooter]

Link please?

 

[Khunter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT0hmuZNaXY

Some of the best action is at the 6:50 mark.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Good stuff.

I would be willing to bet a $1 shooting off the center line of a road is not real legal in NM. Let's get er on video!!

I had been holding off on this guy as he bested my 2009 efforts. I was sad to find this picture this winter and have to wait till fall 2010. But I wonder if he was involved in the NM hunt as well?

 

[Khunter]

I practically feel shame for not taking a picture of the fatso that rode around in a camp chair strapped to the back deck of his ATV his buddy was chauffering him on for 5 days in Utah. This was a bowhunt! and they putted along trying to take pot shots at the 3-point bucks standing by the side of the road wshen their were really nice deer just a little ways away. That and the guys in the back of pick-ups with arrows knocked as the truck inched toward the same mediorcre deer. Culmination of a 7 year wait for a tag. Sheesh.

 

[Oak]

Amateurs in the video. Truck is at a complete standstill, and no part of the truck was used as a rest.

 

[The Hedgehog]

I am a skilled and experienced road-hunter as I grew up hunting in eastern MT in the 80s and recognize the value in quality windshield time. I was disappointed to not see any V-8 sneaks in this video. Most gay is the full-camo attire these clowns wear.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Just 2 clicks away on suggestions and far more entertaining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHtig7Re1fY&feature=related

 

[Buschy]

Dink,

That photo is a classic. Unfortunately I know many people just like that, including family members. I can remember spending countless hours in the back of a vehicle "hunting" when I was young. Ya, I had some killer mentors in my early years . It sucked and I promised myself I would never do that when I got older.

Of course you can't argue with results. That photo with the mulie has the potential to recruit hundreds of new road hunters if marketed properly!!

 

[fowladdict]

Dinkshooter,

Did you notice the T-shirt the guy was wearing. "The happy fisherman"?? I would post a picture of the t-shirt, but would rather not since some might find it somewhat offensive. If one could see the entire t-shirt that picture would be even funnier or more disgusting...not sure which.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Dinkshooter,

Did you notice the T-shirt the guy was wearing. "The happy fisherman"?? I would post a picture of the t-shirt, but would rather not since some might find it somewhat offensive. If one could see the entire t-shirt that picture would be even funnier or more disgusting...not sure which.

Ha!!! Cripes I googled the happy fisherman T-shirt!!! That has to be the classiest T-shirt I have EVER seen. And I have been to the midway at a State Fair before.

 

[Devil Diver Down]

Anyone know if AAA offers a field dressing service if you shoot the deer within 100 yards of the road? I guess this method allows you to ditch topo maps for a road atlas.:hump:
This video could have been better if they were shooting from a mounted .50 cal turret or if they offloaded some quads to drive to their roadside kills, cutting through the brush of course.

Did they have camo carseat covers in that truck? Otherwise, can't see the need to wear camo. Just throw on your Happy Fisherman shirt and roll...

I know plenty of road hunters--some of them in my family and I grew up with it, but even they don't radio each other or shoot from the middle of the road.

 

[Khunter]

Anyone know if AAA offers a field dressing service if you shoot the deer within 100 yards of the road? I guess this method allows you to ditch topo maps for a road atlas.:hump:
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HMMM.. Dink was adamant that we have a road atlas handy for our last hunt. Even bought one at a gas station halfway to the hunt so we would be properly outfitted. ..but I have to admit the pages (I kept it!) are now well worn only months later so I guess I learned some hunting tricks on that trip.

 

[Khunter]

Well, wouldn't you know someone has written a road hunting etiquette guide. No surprise it comes out of Utah...Road hunting capitol of the Western US.

By TOM MCCOURT
Guest Contributor Sun Advocate online newpaper

Thank goodness deer season is upon us and we can take a short breather from the problems of the world. Deer season gives us an excuse to flee into the wilderness where we can get away from the TV, make loud noises with our big firearms, and vent our frustrations on Mother Nature. We can also run up a hefty gas bill on the old credit card and help to stimulate the local economy. I'm sure that George Bush and Nancy Pelosi would approve - at least the credit card part.
As most of you already know, the fall deer hunt in Utah is an official religious holiday. Brigham Young started it all in 1847 when he sent his band of hardy pioneers into the canyons to harvest venison for the coming winter and to make war on the "wasters and destroyers" of the land. In those days, the wasters and destroyers were wolves, bears, cougars, and coyotes; predators that took a hefty toll of pioneer livestock. Of course, today we are more enlightened and know that wolves are our friends. In our modern, wilderness challenged world, the wasters and destroyers are our congressmen and Wall Street executives; but that's another story.
In past columns I have explained how road hunting is an old and honored Utah tradition. Uncle Spud started the trend in the 1850s when he accidentally ran over a deer with his handcart somewhere in Wyoming. The custom has continued, and today most of my friends get their deer in drive-by shootings.
And, road hunting has its own set of special challenges. I personally think that road hunting should be covered extensively in today's hunter safety programs. For example, how are young hunters to know which pickup trucks are best for road hunting? Is it true that Ford power windows roll down faster than Dodge power windows? Can you really get a good dead-rest over a GM rearview mirror, and is it legal? Does windshield parallax distort the view through your binoculars? Do road kills count in big buck contests? Do you know that bugs on your windshield can cost you game? And, who should get the first shot when the deer is in the median?
And then, there are other practical things to know, too. Things like road hunting with your window down saves valuable time when that big buck presents itself. Avoid the rumble strips for a quieter, non-game-spooking stop. Wearing a seatbelt might cost you the trophy of a lifetime, so why take the chance? A good brush guard can save damage to your vehicle when a road sign, guardrail, or delineator gets in your way during a quick stop to scope out a deer. And the best way to scout the interstate is to look for signs that say, "warning - frequent deer crossing."
And, be sure you have a suitable four-wheel drive outfit for hunting on the highway. State law says you can't shoot from a vehicle, or from, upon, or across the highway, so you've got to have a high-profile outfit that will get you off the road in a hurry. Ditches, fences, culverts, steep road shoulders and railroad tracks shouldn't interfere with your ability to get the job done. A good 4x4 can make all the difference.
And, there are some things you should consider when attempting to shoot over the hood of that fancy new pickup truck. For instance, it's usually a good idea to set the parking brake before you get too involved in sizing up that buck. Don't use a bipod if you care about the paintjob. Always shoot uphill when you have a dead-rest over the hood. When shooting downhill you can't tell through the scope that your rifle is pointed into the hood and you might put a nasty hole in your fancy new hunting buggy. And then, never shoot over the hood with black powder; it causes an awful mess. And, it's usually a good idea to stay at least 18 inches away from a cold windshield when shooting a large magnum caliber. The concussion can spider web the best of windshields. And of course, in the interests of safety, be sure to get well off the asphalt so you don't leave your derriere hanging out over the freeway while gawking at that big buck through the spotting scope. Have a good time, guys. And let's go get 'em.

 

[Calvin]

They can have all the animals down by the road system. Last thing I'd want is a bunch of idiots like that up in the mountains.

 

[rosco]

"Well, wouldn't you know someone has written a road hunting etiquette guide. No surprise it comes out of Utah...Road hunting capitol of the Western US"

Umm, are you sure Colorado dont wear that crown?

 

[tarheel]

The really dedicated road hunters come out of Texas, with their welded frames supporting car seats and mounted in the bed of their trucks with guns bristling over the top of the cab. Reminded me of the old TV series "Desert Rats", or something like that. I used to see them all the time in the national forests of Colo..

 

[BuzzH]

tarheel...maybe this show here:

 

[tarheel]

Yep, that's the one. I'd hate to think how many bit part actors got whiplash and spinal compression injuries in the filming of those shows.