To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
06-17-2008 | 10:49 AM
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Typical Buck
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From: McDonough, GA
RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
For me, in GA they are all shooters!
In Illinois(i hunt there too), the one in the back and maybe even the one in front as I really like the spread on that one. However, on the last day of the hunt, they are all fair game!
In Illinois(i hunt there too), the one in the back and maybe even the one in front as I really like the spread on that one. However, on the last day of the hunt, they are all fair game!
06-17-2008 | 10:52 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: IL
RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
From that picture/angle, none look like shooters....
Nice to see though, next year or the year after they woudl be HUGE! I don't see the point in taking one of them to put on the wall.....doesn't do it for me. If I want meat, take a doe.
Nice to see though, next year or the year after they woudl be HUGE! I don't see the point in taking one of them to put on the wall.....doesn't do it for me. If I want meat, take a doe.
06-17-2008 | 10:59 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
ORIGINAL: Steven McBee
i would not shoot a single one, personally my limit is 150 ,besides those deer are all young, think about shooting one in 2 years, he would be a giant P.S. what county do you hunt in? i hunt in daviess up there close to the border
i would not shoot a single one, personally my limit is 150 ,besides those deer are all young, think about shooting one in 2 years, he would be a giant P.S. what county do you hunt in? i hunt in daviess up there close to the border
06-17-2008 | 11:35 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
I am not sure if any of those guys would go 140. If that is your goal, this passing this year would be the best choice. As for me, I would look at the front right one pretty hard, good spread, but I would still like a better look at him. I would say for most people, all four are shooters. Just remember, it really does not matter what anyone on this board things. If you think it is good enough for you, take him, if not, let him walk. Your hunt, your choice!
06-17-2008 | 12:01 PM
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RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
Any of those would meet my standards for my first buck with a bow this year....but in previous years and after I kill my first but with bow, only the middle two would be considered, meaning the closest and farthest one. That farthest buck wont make 140, no way IMO. But it is a heck of a deer that no doubt gets a shaft from my bow, any year.
So for this year, all4 are shooters.
So for this year, all4 are shooters.
06-17-2008 | 12:09 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Central Minnesota
RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
Them are some nice bucks. 3 out 4 would probably make P&Y. Like a few others have said shoot what makes you happy, don't try to impress anyone else! Do it for you.
Good luck with them.
Good luck with them.
06-17-2008 | 12:09 PM
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From: Manassas, VA
RE: To shoot or not to shoot...that is the question?
The one in the back would definitely get it! The other three, imagine them in another 1-2 years! wow. That being said, any of those bucks are nice around where I hunt, although I would probably only take a shot at the back one and the one closest to us....