ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d
So a lesser buck out of the "rut" would be more of a trophy than a P&Y during the rut?
Valid question given your hypothesis.
I would rather have a 115" 3.5yr old on his terms than a 125" 4.5yr old on mine.
ORIGINAL: jackflap
Are you kidding me?
Seeing them in the rut and bow killing them in the rut is two distinct different things.
I have seen more mature bucks during the rut but I have killed more mature bucks post rut.
Nope I'm not kidding you.
Yes, seeing them in rut and killing them in rut are two very distinct things. It is why I used "killing" and never mentioned anything about seeing as to not confuse anyone.
If I were you, I'd put in my vacation time for post rut.
For me personally, I believe that I would be more proud of my kill if it were outside of the rut. I hope nobody takes offense to that. Afterall, I did use words and phrases like personally and for me.