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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
The first buck I would say is 2.5. He could be a slim bodied 3.5 but no way with the lack of mass in his antlers. The second one I say is 3.5 and can't be 4.5 due to the fact that a 4.5 year old dear's front shoulders are bigger and higher than that. The corn in the one photo might be a problem, but I am not up on the baiting laws in WI. |
RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
For your viewing enjoyment, here is another picture.
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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
The reason for this post is not discuss the age of the two deer in question. I've given a solid explanation of how I came up with these estimates and it will not turn into an argument. Also, I will not let this turn into a discussion on whether there is corn in the photos or not, and whether it is legal or not. It is not the reason for the post. But it is the reason why I often do not post pictures.
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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
No big deal JV, in the new picture I have little doubt he may be 4.5. The first picture is very deceiving. He's a hoss, and I'd be pressed to pass him if he stood there posing for me.:D
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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
Way to be disciplined, James!! It'll surely pay off... and you're exactly right. I chuckle at some of the people who post pics of big bucks in their neighborhoods and shoot the first one with antlers they see...
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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
Nice pot belly on that deer, not unlike mine! and I'm waaay older than him!
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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
ORIGINAL: James Vee The reason for this post is not discuss the age of the two deer in question. I've given a solid explanation of how I came up with these estimates and it will not turn into an argument. Also, I will not let this turn into a discussion on whether there is corn in the photos or not, and whether it is legal or not. It is not the reason for the post. But it is the reason why I often do not post pictures. These are the type of deer I pass on every season, and I watch them grow more and more. I know many people don't hunt in the area, so the chances of these deer getting shot is slim. I have watched a basket racked 8 grow into a 140+" 10pt in 3 years now, this season may be his year, maybe not. |
RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
"Passing" is relative to what's in your area.
In MY woods.....both those deer are "shooters". Nobody can tell you what to shoot, though. That's the beauty of it. Good luck! |
RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
There is nochance I'd let either of those bucks walk. NONE!
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RE: If You Want To Shoot A Huge Buck....
Since I have not gotten a buck (yet) like either one of those with my bow, I would shoot either one in a heart beat.
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