RE: What caliber of whitetail do you foresee as a solid possibility in your future?
A 195+ deer was taken two years ago, on the farm next to the one I hunt. Actually less than 800 yards from my stand. I cant tell this for sure, but im fairly confident I saw this deer from stand while rifle hunting the fall he was killed, but didnt get a shot at him. The brush was too thick for a 150 yard shot.
I have also been within 30 yards of a legit 165ish massive 10 point. It was my first year hunting (muzzleloader), and my dad told me when it left that Id never see a buck of that caliber again. Biggest he has seen on hoof in his entire life. I blew the chance at a shot though, dang does busted me movin into position for a shot.