I've posted several answers in the past week or so expressing my opinion that buckshot in most cases is not suitable for harvesting deer.
This has prompted some lively and very polite (thanks guys) off-line email conversations that have been rich in information and thoughtful opinions.....so much so that I'm inspired to bring the topic up as a public question because there are some very differing opinions here.
Personally, I have had several experiences with buckshot used by hunting partners that have led me to my opinion. Tracking a wounded animals for hours and then losing that track..... or in one case, giving up from heavy snowfall and exhaustion are not exactly moments in the field that I'm proud of, but it happens. I just see the potential for this situation so much more likely with buckshot as opposed to rifle, sabot ot slugs.
So please share your opinion and experiences and your state laws too. Thanks, DJ
2007-11-08
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