elkoholic Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Biggest whitetail with a bow was in the 150 inch class at less than ten yards on the second day of archery season. He was still in velvet and was a grand looking buck as I watched him for over 20 minutes, knowing that there were two larger buck in the area and if I shot him, my deer hunting was over for the year. Three years ago, while hunting elk, I passed on a brute of a muley that was probably over 190 inches as he stood broadside at 30 yards. I also let him walk again during rifle season when I had him at about 60 yards. Also during rifle season, on a magical day when the rut was in full swing, I never brought the rifle to my shoulder as I watched over a dozen buck in pursuit of a hot doe (several) and a couple of those buck were pushing the 160 inch mark. Looking back I sometimes wonder what I was thinking at those moments, but I do not think that I would change a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I've passed my share of 130 class deer and have probably passed a couple 140 class deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I figure I don't have enough experience with whitetails to pass any; this is especially true when I'm bowhunting. Considering I've only ever shot two bucks (one a button, the other a broken and narly 4x4), I'm usually faced with does...and me likes venison! However, this year I've decided that, with my bow, I'm only going to pass on spotted fawns and MAYBE spikes and 1 1/2 year old forkhorns. I don't know though, considering I've only shot one whitetail with my bow, a doe, and I lost her. I'll probably only pass on the spotted fawns. I'm more of an antelope hunter anyways. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I have passed some nice ones going down the highway, but couldn't get the window down fast enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I have passed some nice ones going down the highway, but couldn't get the window down fast enough.... This sounds kinda like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 This sounds kinda like me Just to be clear, I was j/k :boo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Just to be clear, I was j/k :boo: Haha yea me too :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Biggest buck I ever let walk was two years ago in our October, muzzelloader only weekend. Had a 2.5 year 8 pointer come within 35 yards of me and make a rub. Id guess he would have scored 100-110 inches. It was fun watching him wear out that little sapling though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 One thing I can say is that I hope I break my personal record for the bucks I've been getting on my camera this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 The goal this year is a 160! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 The goal this year is a 160! I'd be happy to shoot a little 4x4 to be honest with you; I never have successful encounters with bucks, just does. I'm hoping to take a decent one this year though; I need a good specimen for taxidermy school next fall. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msman825 Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 this 1 for me http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/msman825/fatherandson.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Passed this one at 27 yards on my 2008 Colorado hunt. Took the photo with a little pocket camera. There were some huge bucks in the area I was seeing on a regular basis. I shot a little 2 point the last 15 minutes of light on the last day for meat and went home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I havent passed on much. I have only been hunting for a year so I cant shoot the biggest deer on my first year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 The biggest ive passed on was a giant, i mean a toad, main frame 12 that probably wouldve went in the 160's. I had him at 40 yds, in a hay field, with plenty of light....the only problem was, the 25 mph winds that day...couldn't bring myself to shoot that distance in that condition...He still haunts me in my dreams. I pass on quite a few 130-140 inchers, mainly because they aren't mature yet (4.5 or older)....However, i shot a dink last year that only scored 122....when he came in, i thought for sure he was a mature buck just by his disposition...he looked really good from the side in the 4 seconds i had to see him, so i let it fly, and, well, live and learn.:angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzo91 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I hunt some good land in Buffalo County WI. I've passed quite a few 140" bucks every year. I've had tag soup a few years, but the chance to get a big one is always there, so I wait....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 well i have passed on a few but nothing with any size to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 140's range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 This year I am going to take a four year old 125 and pass on a low 140 split brow tine 3.5 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Biggest o e for me would have to be about a 120" 8 point. I had a rifle and let him go for I had a trailcam pic of a bigger buck in the area. If I would have had bow n hand I would have tried him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abear491 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have passed on some bucks that I have regretted, but i passed a big 8 pointer at 53 yards that i really wanted to shoot but i passed and he was later shot by someone else. So live and learn i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 In the past i have let bucks pass that were pushing 120". The ones that get me are the ones that happen so fast and then you get ground shrinkage. I love the experience but just wish my trigger/release finger wouldn't have been so jumpy. LOL. This year i am raising my standards and am holding for a 130"+ even if i have to have tag soup for my buck tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 passed on a decent 8 pt that was out to his ears. He had an awesome 160 class 12 pt behind him that id been watching all summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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