RE: This buck versus the bucks in your area....
A fine animal that could very well be a 2 1/2 from here in west-central IL. Still, he is a buck that the vast majority of folks even from this trophy area would be proud to take. Also, being as an IL resident can take 2 bucks most would gladly fill tag number 1 with 'em. Personally, I would enjoy watching the buck but would opt to wait for a slightly more mature animal. Especialy with this bucks 10 point frame, I would love to see him move into the next age class. A great bowkill regardless, congrats again.