Jag, Great Post.

For me it would have to be at least outside the ears. Here in La. that would be about 15-16". I let the smaller ones walk. Granted I have only take 2 bucks of this caliber in the last 5 years, but it is well worth the effort.

My definition of a trophy is: Any deer that makes your heart beat faster, your hands to shake uncontrolably, and leaves you to shook up to get out of the tree or blind for several minutes after the shot.

Note: I have killed 2 trophy does in the last two years also.

Good Hunting.