Let me start with
CONGRATULATIONS on a truly beautiful animal. What a beast!
I know it sucks now and you were given a BS excuse as to why you buck didn't win. But hey,
You have the trophy. What would you rather have, Your buck and no trophy or a subordinate(I use this term lightly beacuse a 124" buck is still a dandy) buck with an award.
The true reward is a magnificant whitetail and the memories he has give you. Pick you head and be proud of what your have accomplished. Many hunters will spend a lifetime trying to achieve what you have already accomplished
