billygoat Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 So here is a pic of a buck from my lease. It is the same buck I took a pic of the first night out... he was feeding under the same apple tree tonight. My comment last time was, "don't let him fool you." So my question is- Where you hunt, do you shoot him, or not? I guarantee, this buck will walk past me this year... although the wife says she would take him . I think he is either 2 or 3 and will offer plenty of potential in another year or two. So let's hear your thoughts! Shoot or walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? Where I hunt...definately a shooter! I would love to hunt somewhere where I could confidently say I'm gonna let him walk and wait for a bigger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? I'm with tedicast on this one....something like that here in VT is far and few between...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? I don't see any drop thingees, so I'd have to pass.... If that deer were to walk by my stand here in Oklahoma....dead deer walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? big time trouble for that deer...any day of the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BowHunter81 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? He may e alot bigger next year, but that dear would be on my wall by next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? kind of hard decision, but I think I would have to pass. If he stays around for another year he will be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveGP Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? he better hope he doesnt walk under my stand! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? SHOOTER! Definitely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? It depends, am I guranteed that I will be on that lease next year? If there is a posibility that I won't be on it, he's going down. How many buck tags do I have? Where I hunt, you can take a few bucks. How many others are hunting the lease? What are the lease rules on buck sizes? If its public land hes in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? Gotta take that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? I kind of figured many of the "EAST COAST" boys would say he was a shooter. And if it were my first archery buck, I would probably take him, too. I must say, FINN, you suprise me, I'd have thought you would hold out for an IL giant! But as you all are aware. I have seen several bigger buck on the lease. Can I guarantee he will make it through the season and be one of those "bigger" bucks next year? Of course not, but I will take that chance. I am still saying this deer is between 2-3 and offers awesome potential. Now if I can just hide him from the wife all year The lease is only 140 acres (only... trust me, I am not complaining). I am the only person on the lease, and of course Mrs Billygoat... so there won't be much hunting pressure. Since the land is in Wisconsin's herd reduction zone, we could actually shoot as many buck/doe's as we want, but most likely we will take 3-5 does off the property and 2-3 buck. Any other thoughts? How about those southern boys, tezan's (since they are their own country), and the flatlanders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? Hey Goat, I know...I'm ashamed. May change my response once I start getting pictures from my new Leaf River to see what's around. I hunt in Price, County WI on my Dad's land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? [ QUOTE ] So here is a pic of a buck from my lease. It is the same buck I took a pic of the first night out... he was feeding under the same apple tree tonight. My comment last time was, "don't let him fool you." So my question is- Where you hunt, do you shoot him, or not? I guarantee, this buck will walk past me this year... although the wife says she would take him . I think he is either 2 or 3 and will offer plenty of potential in another year or two. So let's hear your thoughts! Shoot or walk? [/ QUOTE ] i hate to ask this but are you sure its the same buck ? this buck is a definately a non shooter . he will barely make P&Y . but the one in the first post had bigger brow tines and more mass.. i said the first one was a shooter , but if its the same buck the pic fooled me bad.. plus you said the one in the first pic is a 10 point. this buck here looks only like an 8 point .. i believe you must pass on him to let him get another year or 2 growing in... Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? Antlers look like they are past his ears! A shooter in my book! Bow or gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? On my wall for sure. Aint no way a buck like that would last in VT. Bucks several times less wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? since i'm from IL i would almost have to say that i would pass on him because it looks like he has some pretty good genetics and he would be a dandy next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? It walks here in Iowa! nice deer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? i would have to shoot him....it would be nice to let him grow a few years but where i live we have a lot of hunters and i know he would not last if he goes onto another property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? He would get a free pass from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? He is on the wall if he walks by me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? Tony, this isn't the same BIG ten, that I posted last Sunday. This deer was posted with three other buck that I spotted on the land... This buck gets a walking pass This is the buck you are thinking of, Tony! He's a shooter, no question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? It is already at the taxidermist for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutter Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? That is definitely a fine looking animal, based on my hunting objectives, opportunities, and location, I would let him walk, but there are many places in Texas where that buck would be venison. I think he is closer to 4yo.. he has a pot belly going on there. At least in my experience in looking at whitetails (perhaps a Texas thing too) he seems to show signs of maturity. Texas deer may just be leaner too though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Re: Do you shoot: II? [ QUOTE ] I'm with tedicast on this one....something like that here in VT is far and few between...... [/ QUOTE ] I'ld shoot him too........Luke if that's few and far between for you guys up north y'all need to come down this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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