When to shoot my doe?

[iluvlabs]

I have a question that I would like to hear opinions on. I have already killed 2 nice does on opening day of bow season.

Going out for the muzzleloader opener this weekend.I will be shooting a doe, but also waiting for a nice buck. I will be hunting the same area Sat, Sun and Monday. I will not have a problem killing a doe.

My question is, seeing that I am trying to put the hammer down on a big buck, when should I shoot my doe? Saturday, Sunday or Monday?

My first thought is to shoot it Sat morning and get her out of the way. But my brain also says wait til Monday and leave my spot nice and quiet while waiting on the buck.

What would you do?

Thanks

 

[Bowhunter]

I like to shoot all mine in December. More time to mess with them when its cold. Plus I try not to screw an area up early on. All depends on the type of land your hunting also.

 

[iluvlabs]

Here is one of the bucks I will be looking for.

 

[imhntn]

That is a pretty nice one. I'd say if you are hunting for a trophy, leave the does alone and wait. He'll be after them soon.

 

[hard_r]

[old guy voice] "Don't shoot them does! Does is the best decoy there is!" [/old guy voice]

I'll take a doe if she's mature and decent size. May take my bow along as well.

 

[DreamingMan]

I think I'd wait to take the doe till Sunday evening or late Monday morning. That gives you three transition periods for one of your bucks to come by and get the hammer. Good job at taking the does down. Good luck!

 

[bigcountryok]

You do realize that as soon as you say "I'll shoot a doe on X day" you'll see does every day until that day and won't see another LOL.

I say just hunt and shoot what feels right (and is legal).

 

[iluvlabs]

Thanks for the opinions. I think I will way until Monday morning, or after I kill my buck, whichever comes first!