MN Deer Classic

[schmoe147]

Who's all going to make it to the Deer Classic this weekend. Always enjoy going there and listening to the speakers.

[mrklean]

might try to go Saturday. Only reason i might not is there are more outfitters and people trying to sell stuff now then actually deer there.

[DonBo]

I'll be there working security on Friday. Out archery club works it as a fundraiser. We're the guys in the orange vests who look lost.

[00rowe]

I'll be going for sure, my fiance's bear will be on display with the outfitter we hunted with last year. I have also been disappointed with the amount of deer the previous years.

Mike

[TonkaBass]

I will be there on Sunday

[Rippinlip]

Passing this year, we were a little disappointed last year the way the show was less about deer hunting.

IMO

Maybe we just need a year away.

[muskiemanAD]

I will be skipping this year too. It seems there are less MN shot deer on display vs. outfitters, tv sensations and what not.

[DonBo]

I'll be ther tomorrow ( Friday) working security. I'll be wearing an orange vest AND my HSO hat. Stop and say hi!

[BartmanMN]

Get your picture taken with the Monster 8 point rack and post it up on here.

[SapperACE]

I'm going to be up there Saturday night for the t-wolves game and spending the night downtown saturday night. I was all excited to hit up this show on sunday until I saw on the HSOforum it was $12 per person to get in! My wife was already whining about having to go at all, so there's no way she'll go for it now. I saw a coupon for $2 off admission on the HSOforum but still, I cant justify $20. Maybe it's just me but that seems really high for admission. Maybe thats normal up there, but if it cost that much to get in down here where i'm from, no one would show up at all.

[PEATMOSS]

I love deer and have been a passionate deer hunter for decades. That being said, I'd sooner start my own house on fire and nail my privates to the front door than attend this orgy of hornography. It literally makes me sick to see how the wonderful tradition of deer hunting has been reduced to a sick, perverted game of antler worship.

As Dennis Miller used to say back when he was funny,"of course that's just my opinion. I could be wrong."

[candiru]

I love deer and have been a passionate deer hunter for decades. That being said, I'd sooner start my own house on fire and nail my privates to the front door than attend this orgy of hornography. It literally makes me sick to see how the wonderful tradition of deer hunting has been reduced to a sick, perverted game of antler worship.

As Dennis Miller used to say back when he was funny,"of course that's just my opinion. I could be wrong."

I agree!

[DaveT]

I love deer and have been a passionate deer hunter for decades. That being said, I'd sooner start my own house on fire and nail my privates to the front door than attend this orgy of hornography. It literally makes me sick to see how the wonderful tradition of deer hunting has been reduced to a sick, perverted game of antler worship.

Seriously?

The Deer Classic doesn't happen without vendors, vendors are trying to sell stuff. I don't think the outfitters sell many hunts by showing off all the forkhorns and spikes their clients shoot. I don't believe the food plot companies sell much seed by bragging about how many yearling bucks you will see if you plant their product. And I know there aren't too many guys bringing in their 6 point racks with a 7" inside spread to get them measured.

It's the Deer Classic, big antlers are the reason it exists.

[ERdeerhunter]

Seriously?

The Deer Classic doesn't happen without vendors, vendors are trying to sell stuff. I don't think the outfitters sell many hunts by showing off all the forkhorns and spikes their clients shoot. I don't believe the food plot companies sell much seed by bragging about how many yearling bucks you will see if you plant their product. And I know there aren't too many guys bringing in their 6 point racks with a 7" inside spread to get them measured.

It's the Deer Classic, big antlers are the reason it exists.

+1

[PEATMOSS]

It's the Deer Classic, big antlers are the reason it exists.

That was exactly my point!

So why not rename this event "Antler Classic" or something catchier like "Hornporn Halibalu"???

[DaveT]

And my point was that complaining about antlers at the Deer Classic is like saying I'm not going to the Boat Show because there's too many boats there.

[trolloni]

Peat,i feel exactly what youre saying,what happened?, i thought huntin was for substinance.Im a meat hunter first and foremost, but if a monster comes by im takin him ,but thats a real longshot, being all the big money comes around and buys up all the prime spots or leases it.Then they manage for big bucks only and dont shoot does cause they think more does around brings more bucks ,pretty soon theres 50 does on a piece that nobody touches ,then they get cwd,then they get greased on the highway what a total waste!dont get me wrong i got alot of bone on the wall ,but all ya can do do is look at em ,cant hardly eat a big tuff ,rutted up buck !

[Bear55]

So PEAT what doesn't rile you up?

[TonkaBass]

Im gonna be 100% honest on this one. I thought the Classic was a great deal. I wish it got new ownership and a new facility. I enjoyed looking at all the racks and more than anything the sheds. For a guy to judge me for being awed by antlers is just plain ignorant. I like antlers, I always have. I also don't think there is anything wrong with displaying them. I am not a meat hunter or fisherman, that's why I have a full time job. I am an outdoorsman and I enjoy and respect deer and moose. This is why we all go to the whitetail classic. Case closed.

[mrklean]

+1

[PEATMOSS]

So PEAT what doesn't rile you up?

People that can pursue their passions without forcing their attitudes, values and beliefs on others. If the hornporn crowd could do that, Id have no beef with them at all

[Bear55]

I guess I don't see what the Classic has to do with forcing their attitudes, values and beliefs on others. People just like to look at big antlers and there is nothing wrong with that.

[Musky Buck]

I don't quite get it either Bear, those that don't like the buck classic could start their own doe and fawn classic and force their attitudes, beliefs, and values in that manner. As I read this I kept waiting ok who's going to be the 1 to fire up a wild view of the deer classic, didn't take long and my prediction it would happen came true, deer classic if you want to go, go and if you don't don't go. I doubt there's this back room where grown men snicker and giggle and if we can only push our ways onto the others we'll be stylin right guys. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, enjoy your life, family, friends, deer hunting, etc. My dad likely had a stroke last night, life is good at slapping us in the face now and again, bet deer hunting means a lot less to him now, now it's can I make it out ever again or am I done. Will figure that out by November 3rd 2012. Off to the hospital again.

[paceman]

Sorry about your dad Musky Buck. Prayers sent.