Shooter?
08-01-2006, 03:34 PM
#13
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: North Lima Ohio & Clarion Pa
Posts: 6,453
RE: Shooter?
Well for me..you obviously have trail cams out and probably scout the area. If he's the big boy in your area. Then yes. Now if you get pics of a larger one, you may hold out as long as possible but keep him in mind!.
Sure there are always deer that don't get caught on film or seen..but play the odds. If he's a dandy for your area or a personal best. Shoot straight and be proud!!
Sure there are always deer that don't get caught on film or seen..but play the odds. If he's a dandy for your area or a personal best. Shoot straight and be proud!!
08-01-2006, 04:38 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 4,487
RE: Shooter?
He looks real nice in that head on shot, real wide. But not much tine length. I know there are bigger bucks in my area. So I am holding out.(I think.) Hope he doesn't walk by opening week. That said he might be the biggest buck in your area. If so go for it.
08-01-2006, 04:48 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 9,085
RE: Shooter?
im with pa bow/flinter! i see 4...hes gettin nailed! only i been at it a couple more years then he......think i followed them since they were put in place...no i lied..the first year they were in place i killed a 6pt but he was legal where i was..
but youd have to be very strict not to take that buck.....nice 8pt..probably 17-18inch spread...hes a GOOD buck......
but youd have to be very strict not to take that buck.....nice 8pt..probably 17-18inch spread...hes a GOOD buck......
08-01-2006, 08:26 PM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Midway Ky USA
Posts: 1,157
RE: Shooter?
He's an awesome looking buck, but brother James. you're in Wisconsin (monster buck country). If you're asking, then you must thinkthere are bigger bucks in the woods. I say if you're still asking in late August or early September, then pass him up. Whenhe's finished out and you're like wow....he's a keeper. Good luck.
Kelly
Kelly
08-01-2006, 09:17 PM
#20
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: central illinois
Posts: 773
RE: Shooter?
No for me. He just doesn't appear to be very mature. 3&1/2 yr old at the most, prob 2. He doesn't have a deep chest, heavy mass, pot belly, or a stubby head. He's got a nice rack, but will get much better with a year or two of growth. I'd bet there are bigger deer in the area. Patience!