Blow up to 190? He's pushing that now probably! Holy moly!
wow....if you can wait a year, that buck will blow up to 190+???...let him walk....
Blow up to 190? He's pushing that now probably! Holy moly!
I didn't make this post as a joke. I know this buck would be taken by most guys, the replies proves that. Even my wife said that the broken brow just proves he is being tested for dominance by the other bucks in the area. I guess I just don't like busted up antlers. If I took this deer he would never see a taxidermist. So repairing the antlers is not the issue.
I think Seeker BP is on the right track. I'll make the decision if the opportunity presents itself. And I will admit it will be hard to let him walk.
I only hunt on 10 acres and I know protecting this deer is impossible. But, he didn't get this size by being stupid. I'm sure he has given the slip to many hunters, including myself.
To be honest nomad archer I don't make excuses to not take a deer. I, like most of us, am hoping to one day shoot the buck of a lifetime. To do that you have to let some walk by.
I may be opinionated...but, my opinion is the only one that matters anyway.
I say let him walk and wait for ol splitter to mess up.
I got a photo of Splitter about a week ago. All points are intact so far, but he is not as impressive as this deer was. Thanks Gary for the offer to help get one out of the woods. I may take you up on the offer someday. That is if I ever kill one.
I may be opinionated...but, my opinion is the only one that matters anyway.
Well which is it shoot him or leave him walk? First you tell him to shoot him now you're telling him to pass on him and wait for splitter? Seeker BP hit it on the head.....when the moment comes Dick will know what to do. But as long as both bucks stay nocturnal......it's a mute point.
Enjoy your hunt- the long sit......... the cold.......the rain and snow......the peace and quiet, it may just be your last hunt........... you never know.
Chooot 'em........chooot 'em Toter!!!
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
- Thomas Edison
Not a doubt in my mind. I shoot that buck.
I get it. I've been in that boat. When I had places to hunt that had larger and older deer I let alot of bucks walk. I dont have those places to hunt anymore but you will know when hes standing in front of you what you want to do. I just had to give you a hard time. And for me that buck would be the buck of a life time.
“I don't partake in assembly-line convenience. I don't say that killing things is bad while I hire people to kill things for me.” ~ Ted Nugent
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