GobblerBuster618 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 yeah im guessing 3,5 as well. Let the arrow fly is what i would do. But then again i shoot a recurve and dont get as many opportunties as some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sureshot_10 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I know i wouldnt pass it up, nice looking deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well, here's my thought. I believe he is a 4.5 year old. I'm not saying he couldn't have that kind of mass at 3.5 but, I haven't seen too many that compare that I know are 3.5. With that said, Someone made the comment about being 120". I have to agree with that. I don't think this deer has it in him to ever reach 140". Don't get me wrong it's a nice buck and anyone ought to be proud to shoot him. Now from a quality herd management perspective, do we want his genetics spread? I like the mass but, I'd like to see a couple more inches of spread. I wonder if he'll gain much next year or if he'll just get a few more stickers? Thank you for all your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michihunter Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Dead deer walking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 think you should have me come down and cull that one for you I couldn't pass that one up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I agree with the 3 1/2 age. Usually our 2 1/2s dress between 160-185 or so. I'd think this one will probably be close to 200lbs dressed. He has real nice mass, a little too much for a 2 1/2. If you get him in bow range and you are not sure about shooting, you probably shouldn't. If he comes in and you have no doubts, take him. Seems like the tines are on the shorter side. Is it just me or does his mass make them seem shorter? Dandy buck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ptbuckpa Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I would shoot him but one thing you gotta remember is if u pass on him he'll be 1 year older+1year wiser=harder to hunt but good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I have a rule where I don't shoot a deer unless it is bigger than one I have already taken. With that being said..... I dont follow that rule very often:D. I have passed on a few bucks the last few years that if I had the chance at them again, I would have busted them. It is a gut feeling for me at the time. No doubt in my mind I would shoot that buck here in Oklahoma with a bow. We just dont have good quality deer here:rolleyes:. Good luck to you Randy, you will make the right choice in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I have a rule where I don't shoot a deer unless it is bigger than one I have already taken. With that being said..... I dont follow that rule very often:D.LMBO That was always my rule too, problem is I made that a pretty tall order last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razortec_hunter Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 i think he's 3 1/2 and if u are hunting an area with hunting pressure i'd take him now so another hunter dont get him. but if it's in an area with little hunting pressure i'd let him go 1 more year and then i'd take him. awesome deer though insane mass to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I am in the same situation...I have a buck frequenting my food plot and property that is a real nice 8 pt...perfectly symetrical...but I just can't tell if he is a shooter this year. I have seen him from about 100 yards at the closest...got him on film too. I just don't know yet...but my brother is convinced he is a shooter and is ready to lay the smack down on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 id take him, but if u think he wont be hunted very much this year, let him go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adrenaline_junky Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I'd say he's about three and a half. I would personally pass on it IF you think he's got a good chance to make it another year. If there is a lot of hunting pressure where you hunt though i would probably take him. Thats a great lookin deer. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 That's be a great buck in my neck of the woods. I would not hesitate to take him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booner1331 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 great deer.... good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i would have to shoot him, in my neck of the woods that would be a good deer, and being the point rule is three points on one side, he wouldnt last long if he went on to anothers lease, wish we had a 4 point rule on both sides than maybe we would have some big bucks, and they might get some age to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grunt0331 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 That is a great deer for where I hunt and I's stick him (if I didn't get the fever first). My advice is compare him to what your area is capable of, his odds of surviving the season, and what your gut instinct tells you to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trapper243 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I'd have to be 100% sure that he would still be in the area in another year or so.Around here if you don't take em someone down the road 1/2 mile will. Myself, the next pictures of him I would post would be me holding onto this horns and grinnin.He's a deer most anybody would be proud to harvest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTNSTRUT Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 That's a 3 1/2 year old deer and he WILL be bigger in the next few years. If you want to shoot him and you get the chance good for you if your happy with him. But please don't justify with the getting his genes out of the herd excuse. That buck will be a real monster given time. What it comes down to is you have to shoot what makes YOU happy to **** with everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I'd say he's no less than 4 1/2. He's a nice mature buck. I'd take him in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I had my first close encounter with him last night. I had him broadside at 20 yards. At this point of the game I decided to let him live. I'm not saying I won't shoot him later in the season, It's just a bit to early when I know there's bigger ones out there. He did however earn a nickname last night, he's now known as Papa Chubby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 just think what hed be in 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michihunter Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 just think what hed be in 2 years A mount on my wall that's been gathering dust for 2 yrs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Body wise comparing to what we see here that is a 3.5 year old buck minimum, possibly 4.5. Better broadside pic of the neck into the shoulders would help a little. Here no doubt he would be down first chance he gave me, but deer like that just dont happen along around here, with the excessive number of hunters around you just dont see deer make it past 2.5 all that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Looks like a 2.5 year old to me. He should be a lot better next year. Your call on shooting or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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