My buck standard is whether I am willing to have it mounted. I have a pile of antlers in the corner of the basement. They are pretty much useless. If the deer is allowed to get older, he will generally get bigger. I prefer to have antlers on the wall. I also hold the guys that hunt my ground to the same standard. First time deer are a different story. Everyone is entitled to get one down no matter what the size.

So, it has to be one for the wall or it walks by me. Wounded or poor quality bucks are a different story. I will put them out of their misery.

Bob R.