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Has anyone here hunted on Anticosti Island? If so, what outfitter did you use? Comments, good or bad. What season did you hunt? How were conditions?
A buddy and I are thinking of going there in 2021 assuming the virus has cleared up by then.
Any help you can give will be appreciated.
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LBK: Did you give that deer " the last bite"? Or is that how you found him.? I am in the habit of giving the game 'the last bite'....Weidmannsdank.
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I have a friend in Germany and he posted a picture of a deer he killed and there was a bough of evergreen in the mouth. I questioned him and he told me it was a European custom to pay reverence to the deer for giving it's life. I have been doing it ever since https://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/...sdom/deer-hunters-smear-blood-faces-kill
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What is considered a "good" or "big" buck on the island? All I ever see are what would be the equivalent of 1.5 year old deer in Mi. Don't get me wrong, seems like a cool place to hunt but do to they ever product a big buck?
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For the last 5 or 6 years there has been at least a few deer 180 lbs + even reaching 200lbs but they was few and far between. You can say what you want, it won't upset me. They are right up front with you. If you are looking for a trophy you should book somewhere else. If you want a hunt that you will never forget and see deer behavior you only dream about than Anticosti is a great choice. My biggest reason for going is my wife. We have hunted since Nov 11th everyday and have not laid eyes on a deer. Size does NOT matter the thrill of the hunt DOES.
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I always considered that a hunt to do for the experience, not the 'trophy', if trophies are measured in inches for you. I have lots of trophy forkhorns and spikes though, so my gauge is likely a bit different.
Wonderful photos.
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I have a friend in Germany and he posted a picture of a deer he killed and there was a bough of evergreen in the mouth. I questioned him and he told me it was a European custom to pay reverence to the deer for giving it's life. I have been doing it ever since
Good for you...my latest, a Sika...last week in Texas..and "the last bite"..It is a European tradition, as you said to pay reverence and to supply the animal with a bit of food for his journey to the next life.....
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I still love hunting, but I have finally got to the point where is is MORE than just the kill. I pass on risky shots and when I kill one I always sit a spell with the animal and think about what it really means to me. Often I'll take a picture instead of shooting and say BANG . That is a REALLY cool picture. I am glad you shared it. Thank you.
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I always considered that a hunt to do for the experience, not the 'trophy', if trophies are measured in inches for you. I have lots of trophy forkhorns and spikes though, so my gauge is likely a bit different.
Wonderful photos. Thank you for the compliment. I love the deer hunting threads. They seem to be troll free and bring out the best people EVERY deer is a trophy......................
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LBK's Anticosti pictures are always a wonderful highlight to hunting season
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LBK i am with you .any deer are a trophy to me .i got a wall full of spikes . i will kill any legal deer if i want to. i hunt for my enjoyment not some one else.
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😀😃🙂😉😇 I have been hunting on Anticosti with Sepaq Anticosti every year but four since 1991. Many years in camp with LBK and his wife. Overall you meet very good people in deer camp. I don't go there for a big buck or a big rack. I know what to expect realistically on the island. The deer don't have the nutrition to grow big racks though I have seen some that would be good back home. I go for the experience. If I see a doe I like it will go home with me. If I were to go home with both tags in my pocket thats alright as long as I had a good time. Last year on the winter hunt Dec 10th deep snow. Couldn't get to my favorite areas. Snowed every day, 10 to 15 degree high Temps, whiteout conditions at times. Took a 104lb doe the last hour of the last day. I had a great trip.
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😀😃🙂😉😇 I have been hunting on Anticosti with Sepaq Anticosti every year but four since 1991. Many years in camp with LBK and his wife. Overall you meet very good people in deer camp. I don't go there for a big buck or a big rack. I know what to expect realistically on the island. The deer don't have the nutrition to grow big racks though I have seen some that would be good back home. I go for the experience. If I see a doe I like it will go home with me. If I were to go home with both tags in my pocket thats alright as long as I had a good time. Last year on the winter hunt Dec 10th deep snow. Couldn't get to my favorite areas. Snowed every day, 10 to 15 degree high Temps, whiteout conditions at times. Took a 104lb doe the last hour of the last day. I had a great trip. GREAT to hear from you. You were always a reason to go back. I miss our talks about reloading. Stay safe and I hope to see you again some day.
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At a point in life it’s about the journey. I watched a doe and two yearlings the other day while bow hunting. She walked within 10 yards and I was standing motionless. I get a kick watching their behavior. My son let them pass 3 times.
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I rather go there than Sas-quatch-u-on or some such place. Big deer/big racks have no draw on me.
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At a point in life it’s about the journey. I watched a doe and two yearlings the other day while bow hunting. She walked within 10 yards and I was standing motionless. I get a kick watching their behavior. My son let them pass 3 times. yep well said
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