Is he a shooter???
 

Well, Ive got some pics of this buck this year so far, and have gotten pics of him for the last 2 years,, but this year he put on lots of antler,, he frequents this mineral lick and seems to be hitting it about once every week or so, but I cant seem to get any pattern yet. I have held out posting pics,, kind of trying to keep him a secret,, but cant stand it anymore,, What do you guys think.. is he a shooter??

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No no, that is a mangement buck, I will come down and take care of the little twirp, LOL

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O HECK YA HE IS A SHOOTER!!

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Well????:eek:

Oh yea he's a shooter:DI hope he can make it over to Illinois during the rut:)

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heres another

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Uuhh.....Beavis!

If you don't, I will! :D

Seriously, if you've watched him for that long he's a shooter no matter what the rack looks like.

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WOW im tryin to shoot him through the computer. I would have to quit my job during all of hunting just so that i could have more time to get him. What a buck, you are one lucky guy good luck getting him.

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Without a doubt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks guys,, anyone have any guesses what he might score,, I dont know for sure,, but if I was guessing I would think he may gross 180 or so,, am I way off?

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That boy is massive. Good Luck!

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DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You've got to be kidding me, right??????

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I would agree, but shoot the big boy and let's really find out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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you got a couple of awesome deer there!!! good luck with them this year!!

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Just in case you didn't know, I'm logging your IP address, backtracking it to find out your town, and I'll be following you for the next three weeks so I can catch you going and checking your game cam so that I'll know where that deer's at...





Just kidding! :D"Log your IP address" is the only technical phrase I know... :)

Sounded good though, huh? :D

Seriously... Good luck in taking him home with you!

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Ah YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa!!!

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Yeah, I hope to possibly get a crack at him,,, but the last two years Ive got lots of pics of him, and have only had one or two experiences with him,, Im actually starting to think negatively about getting him,, because I know the chances are so slim,, but it is nice to know hes out there. If I do get him you guys will be the first to know..

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Dude, I'll be in your neck of the woods the first 2 weekends in October....If you don't wanna shoot him...I'll do it for ya!!!! Man, what a buck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Man if you dont shoot him i think ill go into a state of depression;). Just dont give up hope bud, keep on his trail, try to scout out where you have sighted him and see if you can get a glimpse of where he is comming from. maybe then you can find out where he is bedding, and who knows then on a clold november morning hell be walking under your stand.......you know what happens next.:D

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Angus, one of the most important things you can carry with you when trophy hunting is a postive mental attitude; keep your chin up! EXPECT to have this monster on your wall next year!

You also mentioned "encounters" with him... I've almost finished reading a fantastic book which was recommended in the Deer Hunting forum a couple weeks ago written by one of our own forum members; you can check it out at www.higginsoutdoors.com

The reason I mention that is that both Don (the author) and I think very similarly when it comes to going after mature bucks. I would limit any potential contact you might possibly have with this ol' boy until it's time for you to sit in a stand with a bow in hand!

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ah yeahhh

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What a stupid question. Of course he ISNT a shooter... Better let him go 2 more years. LOL
J/K

You gonna get him mounted if you get him?
GOOD LUCK

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Angus, I know I saw that one jumping your fence and going into my property this weekend. LOL
I wish.

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Greg/MO I have been wanting to get the book you are talking about,, Ive read a lot of Higgins stuff and always enjoy reading his stuff,, and just havent got the book yet.. The first oftwo encounters Ive had with him are at a pond on oct 1 year before last about 100 yards or less from where these pics are takenhe cam in to drink as a 125 inch 10 with a couple stickers off the bases,, he stood broadside at 40 yds and I didnt shoot because I was waiting for him to come to the waters edge,, he never did and when he turned to go back the way he came I didnt have time for a shot.. Then last year on the day before MO rifle season he came through a shooting lane at 10 yards and I was at full draw with the pin on him but he wouldnt stop, and I wouldnt try with him moving even at 10 yards,, so he went on out of sight.. That was on the opposite end of the area I can hunt, about 3/4 of a mile away from the pond,, but when season opens up, he tends to move to the back of the property where the pressure is less, and he stays all winter, and I get pics of him often then,, last year he was a 140 class 10 with still a few stickers around the bases,, but he broke his main beam during rifle season. I think I may have a chance at him, if I can play it smart, my biggest obstacle is a 16 year old nephew who is starting to hunt and thinks he knows how to do everything, and wont let anyone tell him anything,, but he also dont know about the buck either,, so hopefully girls will keep him out of the woods this year until he wants to be more serious.. Thanks for the input guys,, I wish I had someone nearby to hlep unravel his pattern, our place is hard to hunt, it is all timber and has clearcuts everywhere,, so they can bed and eat anywhere..

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Definitely a shooter. Good luck trying to patten him this year. Hope you get him.

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Angus, those are some missouri brutes. I hope I can see one like that when I'm down at Indian Trail next weekend.

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I think so, hard to tell from the pictures. :-) Yeah right, keep the pics coming especially the one with you holding his rack up!!! Go get him!

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Angus that is a monster[:-] If anything you have pics of high caliber buck growing over several seasons. in itself the pics are a trophy. not many can say they have done that. i would be happy finding that deers sheds let alone bagging him. I Really Really hope you get him.
Dan

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Are you kidding??

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he'll be really nice in a year or 2 :eek:

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Yes, difinatly. Shoot him this year.

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I could only wish they have something walking around like that in my neck of the woods.

Super Buck. Hopa ya get him.



TP

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thought Id add, I put on my Scent Loc today, and took a short walk while it was raining,, and found a few rubs nearby possibly made by this guy,, they are shredded and broken apart pretty bad,, so its possible he made them. Now to just start to put more puzzle pieces together without spending too much time, or getting any scent in the area,, fingers are crossed.

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Only if you've got a 'buck tag' :D.

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You just posted to brag alittle. Of course he is a shooter. Nice buck and I hope you get him this year!!

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Angus, youhave theboards attention.
Good luck intaking that buck!

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ohhhhh heck YA!!!!!!!!

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That's exactly what I was thinking. Only I did shoot him through my computer. Too bad to because I really liked my 19" flatscreen. ;)

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He is if he comes around my stand.:D

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Maybe....

Tim