Thanks, yeah he did stink but not much from the shot, more from the glands on his hind legs. Seems like he was getting ready, neck was 26 1/2". I caped and quarted him right away. Hunt took place 5mins from my house, got a nice skining shed at my brothers place. Texted a buddy who showed up to help me hang him. Meat's in a cooler outside and the head and cape are getting done. Cant wait to see him on the wall.