Originally Posted by Lunkerdog

I'm not sure where your located, but with the season we've been having how much bone he may put on next year would be of minor concern for me.

Between the deep snow, cold temps, and predators (primarily wolves) my greater concern is how many animals make it to the Spring thaw.

Sorry if I seem controversial, but I'm stressing about my own concerns at this point in time... How much bone an animal puts on next year is of little matter... The buck may not make it threw the Winter in my region...