Listed below are our previous polls. The polls are a good way to get a rough feel for how BigGameHunt.net readers feel about a certain issue, but they should not be considered accurate. If you have a suggestion for a future poll, please send it in!

• October 2009 Poll
  How much game are you seeing on your hunts and scouting trips?
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• September 2009 Poll
  How many species are you hunting this fall?
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• August 2009 Poll
  What deer call works best for you?
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• July 2009 Poll
  Do you reload your own ammo?
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• June 2009 Poll
  Is the economic recession affecting your hunting plans for this fall?
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• May 2009 Poll
  Do you use trail cameras?
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• April 2009 Poll
  How many years have you been hunting?
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• March 2009 Poll
  What type of turkey call do you prefer?
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• February 2009 Poll
  Are you concerned ammo prices will go up in the future?
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• December 2008 Poll
  What would you like to see more of on BGH?
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• November 2008 Poll
  What type of hunting do you prefer?
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• October 2008 Poll
  Where do you prefer to hunt?
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• September 2008 Poll
  Are you bowhunting this fall?
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• August 2008 Poll
  Which camo brand do you prefer?
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• July 2008 Poll
  Has the price of gas affected your fall hunting plans?
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• June 2008 Poll
  Who makes the best compound bow?
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• May 2008 Poll
  Which optics manufacturer do you prefer?
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• April 2008 Poll
  Have high ammo prices affected how much you shoot?
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• March 2008 Poll
  Do you hunt turkey in the spring?
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• February 2008 Poll
  Do you hunt coyote?
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• January 2008 Poll
  How many hunting firearms do you own?
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• December 2007 Poll
  Should albino and piebald animals be protected?
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• November 2007 Poll
  Do you play hunting video games?
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• October 2007 Poll
  Where do you stay when hunting?
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• September 2007 Poll
  Has the high price of gasoline affected your hunting travel plans?
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• August 2007 Poll
  Are you ready for the fall hunting seasons?
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• July 2007 Poll
  Is a food plot considered baiting?
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• June 2007 Poll
  Should hunter orange be required?
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• May 2007 Poll
  Is new technology good or bad for hunting?
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• April 2007 Poll
  Would you hunt wolf?
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• March 2007 Poll
  What do you do during the off season?
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• February 2007 Poll
  Where do you purchase the majority of your hunting gear?
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• January 2007 Poll
  Favorite game meat to eat?
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• December 2006 Poll
  Favorite species to hunt?
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• November 2006 Poll
  Have predators impacted game populations in your area?
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• October 2006 Poll
  Are you concerned about CWD?
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• September 2006 Poll
  What type of hunter are you?
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• August 2006 Poll
  Who makes the best bolt action rifle?
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• July 2006 Poll
  WHA (World Hunt Association) is a:
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• June 2006 Poll
  Are the days of the Winchester Model 70, the Rifleman's Rifle, over?
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• May 2006 Poll
  What North American region do you primarily hunt?
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• April 2006 Poll
  How many female hunters do you know?
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• March 2006 Poll
  What is your favorite turkey call?
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• February 2006 Poll
  When do you start scouting?
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• January 2006 Poll
  Is poaching a problem in your area?
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• December 2005 Poll
  How many states/provinces do you hunt in every year?
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• November 2005 Poll
  Did you take a kid hunting this year?
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• October 2005 Poll
  Should there be restrictions on use of ATVs on public land during hunting season?
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• September 2005 Poll
  What land do you usually hunt?
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• August 2005 Poll
  Has hunting improved where you hunt?
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• July 2005 Poll
  What is the most important factor in creating a big buck or bull?
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• June 2005 Poll
  Should non-residents have equal rights to a state's or province's game?
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• May 2005 Poll
  Best source for hunting information?
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• April 2005 Poll
  Do you use scent covers, masks or scent blocking clothing?
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• March 2005 Poll
  Should hunters be allowed to sell harvested game?
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• February 2005 Poll
  Is hound hunting fair chase?
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• January 2005 Poll
  Preferred hunting rifle action:
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• December 2004 Poll
  Do you support antler point restrictions?
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• November 2004 Poll
  At what age did you start hunting?
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• October 2004 Poll
  Are crossbows archery equipment?
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• September 2004 Poll
  What do you prefer to hunt most?
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• August 2004 Poll
  Non-resident limited draw caps are:
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• July 2004 Poll
  Is hunting a sport?
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• June 2004 Poll
  Do you support wolf reintroduction?
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• May 2004 Poll
  Is hunting safe?
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• April 2004 Poll
  Should non-resident hunters be required to use outfitters?
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• March 2004 Poll
  Hunting weapon of choice:
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• February 2004 Poll
  Should voters dictate hunting methods?
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• January 2004 Poll
  I prefer:
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• December 2003 Poll
  In general, nonresident hunting is:
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• November 2003 Poll
  I typically hunt whitetail during the:
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• October 2003 Poll
  Biggest reason a hunter comes home empty handed:
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• September 2003 Poll
  Growing wolf populations are:
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• August 2003 Poll
  Number of days per year you hunt:
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• July 2003 Poll
  Best Time to Hunt:
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• June 2003 Poll
  Best Big Game Cartridge:
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• May 2003 Poll
  I typically take shots from:
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• April 2003 Poll
  Do Slob Hunters Endanger Hunting Rights?
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• March 2003 Poll
  Should Hunting Be Allowed In National Parks?
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• February 2003 Poll
  Are Big Game Auctions Fair?
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• January 2003 Poll
  Should Congress Ban Bear Baiting on Federal Land?
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• December 2002 Poll
  Bagging A Trophy:
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• November 2002 Poll
  Is Bait Hunting Fair Chase?
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• October 2002 Poll
  Should Wildlife Officers Be Allowed To Use Big Game Decoys?
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• September 2002 Poll
  How can hunting rights loss be stopped?
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• August 2002 Poll
  Is hunting really threatened by animal-rights activists?
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• July 2002 Poll
  What Hunting Transportation Do You Use Most?
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• May 2002 Poll
  To Prepare in the Offseason, I:
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• April 2002 Poll
  Typically, I hunt on...
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• March 2002 Poll
  Big game domestication should...
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• February 2002 Poll
  Hunting License Costs Are:
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• January 2002 Poll - Hunting with an ATV should...
• December 2001 Poll - Compared To 25 Years Ago, There...
• September/November 2001 Poll - Did the Attack on America affect your hunt?
• July/August 2001 Poll - Do you believe CWD is a serious problem for North American Hunters?
• June 2001 Poll - What is the primary reason why you hunt?
• May 2001 Poll - Have you made plans to hunt this fall?
• April 2001 Poll - What is your favorite TV network for hunting/outdoor shows?
• February 2001 Poll - Is there a need for an Outfitter Referral System?

Pennsylvania Whitetail Deer & Black Bear
The whitetail deer was a 173 lb 8 pointer I harvested on public land in Pike County, Pennsylvania with archery equipment. The black bear was 150 lbs, and harvested on public land in Pike County, Pennsylvania with a 12 gauge 870 Remington using 2 3/4 inch Remington Premier Copper Solid Sabot Slugs. This was the second Pennsylvania black bear I have taken in 10 years in the Commonwealth.