That is a heck of a deer. I wanted to respond to Mr.Droptines and deerbones post. Although it is illegal to shed hunt in Forest preserves, it is a law many break. Does that make it right? No, but I for one will continue to do so. I live in a area where conservation are shooting a majority of whitetails due to CWD. An unnecessary act but we cant do much about it. I think I speak for everyone when I say that shed hunting is a rush. Where are we suppose to hike, other than our hunting grounds. Public land is far and few. I personally don't see the harm in collecting some bone from "public" walking ground. Yes you are right about employees shed hunting the ground we pay for. It sucks that they can and we cant. Deerbone seems to be a little jealous if you ask me. How does he know if this deer is from a Forest preserve? Maybe he knows the deer. He must be doing the same thing. I happen to know where it came from and it wasn't a Forrest preserve.. Its just too darn competitive now. A lot has to do with the selling of antlers. I personally couldn't sell mine but understand why some do. It is, however, sad when people hike for the $$ and not for the thrill. I have never seen the amount of greed that I see now. You guys all seem like a great bunch of guys and would love to see everyone just congratulate each other rather than start drama...deerbone. Mr. D, way to stick up for your buddy and yourself.