ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Couldn't agree more with the first post. I like it. Just helps to reinforce why I'm passing up on these nice 3.5 year olds. Took cell pics this morning of a nice 120-125" 3.5 year old ten point. Just learn to enjoy the moment and the opportunity. And be patient.
James I'm not laughing at YOU....but your post makes me chuckle. I have to ask....how many of these 3.5 yr olds do you pass on every season? How far removed from the world most of "us" hunt do you think this sounds? I've seen three deer in 4 seasons that would fit that bill. If I passed on them.....I'd never kill a buck. I've seen just slightlymore 2.5 yr olds.....and last year I saw ZERO 2.5 yr olds in 48 sits. This year....I've seen maybe 2-3 (2.5's).
I'd ask Bob the same question. I'd like to know what you're "Passing" on (or....not attempting to shoot).
You've made a very good point and it should go without saying that obviously the ability to harvest 150+ class deer depends on geographic location. While here in Iowa I can pass on P&Y deer multiple times a season while holding out for a giant, that very deer I'm passing may be a giant in your locale and you may only get a crack at one like that once in a blue moon.A trophy is based on where you live, how much time you have to invest in hunting, and the average age of the deer population on the land you have permission to hunt. Although this stuff seems like common sense, they are good points to include in this thread.