These 2 bucks are the largest so far caught on camera. Note the right side of the closer buck. Not sure why his right side is like that.

The buck in the back is the one we call Willow. He has sweeping G1's.

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The close buck could have had an injury that caused the antler to grow like that. Could grow out of it next year if it was an injury.

I like the looks of the back buck.

Here is a buck we call wide load. Not a shooter this year for me but going to try to put another kid on him.




Few other up and comers:





Possible Shooter:

Checking in. I'll be hunting two states. Should be an interesting year.

Fingerz, what states?

Yes, usually an injury to the offside (left) causes the antler to be malformed. Could have been hit by car, shot and lived, sparring injury. In some cases it is genetic. Sometimes its the antler bud that is injured but you usually get real freaky looking changes when that's the case. If the injury is permanent the antler will continue to be odd next year and thereafter.

PA and NY....

Team 8
Iayotehunter X
Camokenny x
hatchet jack X
Pilsner hunter X
Rackluster X
mike1997
fingerz42 X
Crokit
ArtyJoe X
Talondale X


Hopefully Mike1997 and Crokit will be along soon and we will have a full team. (EDIT: I went ahead and sent them a PM letting them know they are on our team)

Anyone got Team name suggestions?

Cutting Edge
Vane Glory
Buckshot
Silent Kill
Close Encounters

Bloody Vanes
String Stalkers


Also I'd be willing to be team captain. I was for my team last year.

Curtis, you got my vote for team captain.

Heavy Hitters?