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I think in cases like this, the antlers take precedence over maturity the majority of the time. [/blockquote]
Fair question....
It gets better when there's a 140 class 2.5 yr old in the same set with a 120 class 4.5 yr old.
Thats good. Tough call. I think most 'maturebucks only' hunters will probably take the 4.5 yr old. The reason I think this is because I believe
most of the 'mature bucks only' hunters have become 'mature buck only' hunters because they have harvested a handfull of 140 class bucks and are taking the next step/challenge.
I think that 'wall hanger bucks' hunters will take the 140 class buck because....well....then are looking for a bigger wall hanger before they are looking for maturity. Again, JMO. Good question.