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Like Rybo, I only get one tag so it's gotta be a good one. The definition of good one does adjust a little for the location though.

RE: Passing up bucks
 

To fill a tag or not to fill a tag, that is the question...???
YOUR question, isn't it?

For me, I would weigh my personal goals and when I pull the trigger (gun or release) I ultimately have to be happy with my choice at that second.
No turning back either way. Either the deer is dead or it's still walking.
I have a 5-year plan (for my goals) and will be patient, however I will deviate from it, if I choose?!
I won't allow myself to cry over spilled milk. Of course you may, but that's your lively hood!:D

Everyone knows that you may encounter tag soup while holding out for the exact deer your looking for.
Could have, should have, would have??!!?

If I had my own personal property I would manage it for specific goals and stick to them.
However, I may get trigger happy on another piece of property if I choose,
depends on what part of the season and if I want to put meat in the freezer or not?

But your brother can now help with the latter part!

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Smart ass!!:D

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Now Steve...
I was simply reassuring you that you had a source to get venison from.
If you opt to stick with your goal of a 130+ inch buck until the waning minutes of the season.

But thanks for the compliment just the same!
My sarcastic humor sometimes comes out when I'm not even trying?[8D]

RE: Passing up bucks
 

Steve ya need any pointers from the kid? He is at his moms thiss weekend, ill give you her phone # if you want.

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That's about It to TeeJay!! Lets see that number.:D

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Lol! It's all good Ed. Sarcasm Is a good thing! I've been doe hunting since last Sunday so the 1st chance I get I'll hopefully stick a doe as long as my damn bow Is with In reach![>:] If a buck under 125" walks In front of me in my main hunting woods, It will get a pass just like any other time. If a buck under 125" walks In front of me anywhere else other then my main hunting woods, he's going to get an arrow flung at him!!:D

RE: Passing up bucks
 

Thers's always road kill[8D]


I have different goals depending on where I hunt and what weapon I use andwhat method of hunting I try. I keep it fun that way. :D

RE: Passing up bucks
 

Just got to this thread and wanted to share my thoughts on this. I dont think there would be anything wrong with shooting a "lesser" deer, expecially if you dont think that the land hold any more potential or if it just doesnt hold big deer period. I am hunting all new ground this year and it will be the only year I will hunt it probably (graduating college and getting out of this forbidden place). I was really gunning for a 125-130" 8 pt that I saw prior to season opener. I found his carcass later into the season and right then and there I decided that no matter the size if I see a buck that sparks my interest, granted he is within range, I am taking the shot. Just two night ago I got a trail cam pic of a small 7 or 8 and I got plumb tickled, I am now in the gunning mode for him, yea he is 2.5 yr old deer and would eventually get bigger, but I am not hunting this property after this year and have not seen a bigger buck than him since the rut.I also only have about 18 days of season left and if I am lucky willget to hunt 10more times.Some might say I am settling but I know that for me this year he is a trophy.

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:) OUCH!