If I'm after a trophy buck, then yes, I am gauging my success based on antler size. LOL! Nothing wrong with that either. It's no one's business as how I gauge my success and I don't concern myself how other's gauge theirs... as long as some clown don't press their standards on me, I'll do likewise.

Trophy bucks are a mature animal usually living at least 4 1/2yrs+ when hunted. Larger racks are harder to come by around here. I don't pursue them like I did in the past, but I've let bucks go that just barely missed the P&Y mark because I was looking for something larger. If someone shot any of those bucks I passed on and are happy with that, I'm happy for them as well!

If someone is tickled pink with a spiker, then I can't be more happier for them too, because being happy with your results is what it's about!

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