treeinwalker Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 agreed I would give that buck a year. He looks like a great 1.5 old buck if hes 2.5 he's weak and needa a year to see what he becomes. If at 3.5 he's not much better I whould take him than. But if I was able to I whould pass this year and see next year. I was thinking the same thing. This buck is 2 years or under. Remember, genetics is only a small part of the equation in antler growth. This deer could have been sick earlier in the year and or not have eaten as well as he should have. Also, because he is probably not the dominant buck in the area may not have had access to the right food supply due to others getting there first, eating it all up and or running him off. Deer have a pecking order. They all know the other deer in the area. If he's around larger, more dominant bucks, they get to eat what they want while he has to take what he can find that they leave or don't want. There are deer the age of this one that are far more impressive, but as stated, he could have a better year (nutrionally and health-wise) next year and really come around. There are a number of things that could cause him to be behind this year, but I would bet overcoming an illness or poor diet earlier in the year would be to blame. As for management, no deer should be culled based on their antler growth until they are at least 4 years of age. If they are 4 years old and still not the champion they should be, then they should definitely be culled. Give this buck at least 1 more year. If he shows improvement next year, I would consider giving him one more after that. If he's still lagging behind the other bucks in your area, even the younger ones, then take him out. If he doesn't improve much next year, take him out next year. I DO NOT like to take bucks under 4, unless they are already in the 140's-150's. If not, I let them walk and hope they make it 'til next year. In the wild, it takes 3-4 years to make a trophy rack and 5-7 to make a record rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 He looks young, i would let him walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'd take him, no second thought. Just because in my area...he'd be a nice buck....I like unique racks as well... Good luck with whatever you decide and when season comes around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 no let him live,there are bigger ones in north east mo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 T-Ill answer your question.... Kill him, b/c I personally don'y want a deer like that breeding my does. Yes genetics are only a small part but they still are a part of the equation.....It's not your tag your burning. Get a young kid to come out and kill him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I would let him go another year just to see what he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 YES!:death: if its brown its down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I think he's only a 1 1/2 year old. I'd personally let him walk a couple more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I would let him walk. He looks like a young deer, either 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 and like several others have said, he could blossom into a giant next year or in 2 years. Also, a deer that young is not going to get in a ton of the breeding action, so even if it is inferior genetics, I don't think it would hurt your herd. On the other hand, if you decide to have someone take him this fall, I don't think anyone could come up with a legitimate reason to disagree with you deciding to harvest that deer. Any deer is a great one for a youngster to take for their first deer, and I'm sure he would taste just as good as that big ole 200 incher that could be roaming in your neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 If he was on my land, id let him walk. Just looks to young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I think he's only a 1 1/2 year old. I'd personally let him walk a couple more years. That's pretty much what I thought....and If I can protect him I will.....He is safe on my land! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 He looks like an extremely young deer i would give him another year or two, and if he still has no points then i would shoot him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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