IMO a good representative deer for the area is not a "trophy".
In regards to "trophy" status.....that's all in the eyes of the bowholder. While I agree with you that "good representative" deer isn't necessarily viewed as a "trophy" by those in your area or even woods.....I stated that the designation for a "trophy" or "top end" deer (to me) was one of the BEST 2-3 representative deer for the area being hunted.
I'm not disagreeing with your opinion, AT ALL.....just clarifying why I said what I did. You're opinion on this can't be wrong.
I shot a 100 inch 8 point this year and am thrilled that i killed him. In my mind he is a trophy.
Kudos. Congratulations.
In this thread, a trophy, top end deer, monster, whatever you want to call them are not behind every tree, hell they arent even on every property.
I agree with buckeye, a top end deer to me is one in the top 10% of the mature animals in a given area.
No qualms with that assessment, either....as I just narrwoed down that area to be the woods an individual is hunting.
The one spot simply holds more large deer.
Agreed! Duke even eluded to this when he cited that "top end" could (and often DOES) be determined by a factor as seemingly insignificant as "property lines". What's a "top end" buck on one property....might be simply a "good" representative buck on the adjacent one. Not one of the "best".....but "good".
Just cause you havent seen a p&Y caliber animal on your property doesnt mean they arent there, they might just not be using land that you have access too.
More we agree on.
Good post.