Bowhunting questions Recent Comments

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 16:46:57

posted by: Jig-em-up-Josh.

Walleye Whisperer Said:
Acorns work well, i would put a little molasses on top of the acorns, just to grab their attention.

Thanks for the tip.

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 16:43:53

posted by: Walleye Whisperer. Acorns work well, i would put a little molasses on top of the acorns, just to grab their attention.

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 13:54:51

posted by: Jig-em-up-Josh.

Walleye Whisperer Said:
Instead of a block i'd just find someone who has an apple tree that's been dropping apples, get a 5 gallon pail full and dump them on the ground the deer will eat the apples until they're gone, the wafting scent of warm apples is sure to bring some deer around your tree.

I've been asking around, no luck yet. I have several acorn trees in my yard and was thinking about getting an ice cream pale or 2 of them.

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 13:47:01

posted by: Walleye Whisperer. Instead of a block i'd just find someone who has an apple tree that's been dropping apples, get a 5 gallon pail full and dump them on the ground the deer will eat the apples until they're gone, the wafting scent of warm apples is sure to bring some deer around your tree.

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 13:40:38

posted by: Jig-em-up-Josh.

Nanky Said:

Jig-em-up-Josh Said:
I was speaking in terms of bowhunting vs. rifle, but thanks. I want to move my stand anyways. It's pretty close to 400 yards but I don't want to chance it.
The same rule applies, you'll be fine as long as you have permission or it's open to public hunting.

That's what I though. I had a friend who shoots archery alot and he seemed to think the 440 yard rule was only applicable to gun season.
Thanks Nanky-boy

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 13:38:12

posted by: Nanky.

Jig-em-up-Josh Said:
I was speaking in terms of bowhunting vs. rifle, but thanks. I want to move my stand anyways. It's pretty close to 400 yards but I don't want to chance it.

The same rule applies, you'll be fine as long as you have permission or it's open to public hunting.

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 13:37:12

posted by: Jig-em-up-Josh. I was speaking in terms of bowhunting vs. rifle, but thanks. I want to move my stand anyways. It's pretty close to 400 yards but I don't want to chance it.

re: Bowhunting questions

2010-09-02 13:08:04

posted by: Nanky. I got into an argument about the 440 rule last year with some co-workers, so I contacted G&F. Anyways, here's a copy of my question and their answer at the top, hope that helps with one of your questions:

Yes, how you explained your question is exactly how it works, if a person has permission to hunt on land that falls within the 440 yard restriction, the person can still hunt on that land.

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From:                     Nankivel, Nicholas D.

Sent:                      Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:50 PM

To:                          -Info-Game & Fish Dept.

Subject:                440 Rule

Can you please explain the 440 yard rule, indicating that one cannot shoot within 440 yards of an occupied building. Specifically, if a person has permission to hunt adjacent land that is within the 440 yards or if it’s PLOT or other public land that falls within the 440 yards of an occupied building, can a person still hunt that land? Thank you.

Nick