Swamphunter Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Genetics?? What do you think, is this buck young and have potential, or bad genetics and needs to be eliminated?? I can't tell for sure. My brother in-law got it on his stealth cam last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostiniowa Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad boy that is a big bodied deer has to be more than 1.5 years old i would probably cull him out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad I told my brother in-law he is gonna be heavy come the rut time. He's gettin' there now. Good looking healthy buck, but too bad about the antlers. He'd be awesome if he had double the points! I was just curious if this was a case of bad genetics or if he was young and headed for a trophy case down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad It looks like he needs to be culled to me. A deer that size has good nutrition but I don't see the antler growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad My opinion is that he's just a young buck, with good body-size genetics, but high-basket-rack genetics for antlers. He looks to be 11/2 yr old. He my just turn out to be a really nice high-racker in a couple of years, but the question is "Do you want that high-rack gene floating around.?" I like high or wide racks. They're all kind of unique in their own way and add character to the bucks. If your aim is to go for wide high racks in your herd, then by all means take him out, but If you don't mind a tight basket rack gene , leave him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad [ QUOTE ] My opinion is that he's just a young buck, with good body-size genetics, but high-basket-rack genetics for antlers. He looks to be 11/2 yr old. He my just turn out to be a really nice high-racker in a couple of years, but the question is "Do you want that high-rack gene floating around.?" I like high or wide racks. They're all kind of unique in their own way and add character to the bucks. If your aim is to go for wide high racks in your herd, then by all means take him out, but If you don't mind a tight basket rack gene , leave him. [/ QUOTE ] I agree with Sherm. Just young with lots-O-potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad look at the size of the neck! Its small. Also you see no loose skin or color os the skin fadeing. I say hes young and needs a couple years to mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad I would wait AT LEAST one year. That deer is no older than 1 1/2. Give him a chance before you cull him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad [ QUOTE ] I would wait AT LEAST one year. That deer is no older than 1 1/2. Give him a chance before you cull him..... [/ QUOTE ] Its not up to me...its my brother in-laws property and I don't hunt there. I do agree though, I'd like to see him in 2 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad Don't shoot. Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerdanmagic Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad That deer has a Badonkadonk!LOL! Let him walk another year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad let him walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Re: Good or Bad I'd see what he looks like next year before you shoot him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad I would let him walk and hope to see him again next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad Let him go a few more years, he should be pretty decent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDanishDanger Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad yeah, give him atleast one year, see what he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad It would be tough since I still haven't taken a buck but it would probably be best to let him walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad Let him go so he can grow.... btw, whats up with his jaw. Was he chewing on something or is he getting ready to put in snuff in the bottom lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad That's very odd. Almost looks like a weird photoshop pic or something. You hunting under a power line or something? Any nuclear waste facilities nearby?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad [ QUOTE ] Let him go so he can grow.... btw, whats up with his jaw. Was he chewing on something or is he getting ready to put in snuff in the bottom lip. [/ QUOTE ] It is his tongue, he was chewing or something. In the original pic it is very clear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Re: Good or Bad By the expression on the bucks face I'd say he was a surprised youngster!LOL On a serious note though, I'd leave him till next year and see what he has to offer before your Bro-inlaw culls him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: Good or Bad Looks like a fairly young deer. Like others suggested, genetics for a high rack are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lucky_erickson Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: Good or Bad Can't tell age really well by looking at him, his body looks pretty young, I would wait a year or two and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: Good or Bad He definetly is young. It seems like he doesn't have a brisket, atleast from this picture. They usually appear to have a brisket at 2.5 years and then at 3.5 years it really stands out. Let him grow, but unless you don't want that high rack gene around like the others have previously said, it's up to you., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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