I had my chance at the record books a couple years ago and blew it after not practicing proper scent control. A deer that had all of 14 points and I were at a stand-off for two minutes until his sixth sense (or his nose) told him to scoot before I got a shot.

The family and I went out this past weekend to that same spot and low and behold his sign, or that of a deer that's equally impressive, was in the same spot it was two years ago.

Pictured is what I've heard called a mega-rub that marks the western edge of his territory. Just inside this is a great scrape line and the foot print also pictured. Those are 9mm's lined up next to his print making it just over 3 inches long.

How big do you think a deer with a hoof that large is? The mere thought of seeing this deer again, so long as his rack hasn't started to degenerate from old age, makes me nuts.

I hope it's the same buck with a couple of extra years to compliment his genes. It cartainly could be the same monster reclaiming his territory. This time please shower before heading out into the woods

This is a section of the state not known for big deer. I'd bet dollars on pennies that this is him. Now I just have to hope that noone else cashes in before the rut begins.[]

Don't wait for the rut. Get out there and stick him.

i'm gonna say its a big ole cowhorn spike that has lived in soft mushy soil, hence the big hoof prints, naw j/k from the looks of things i'd say its a bruiser, but like someone else said i wouldn't wait for the rut, i'd be there now if the seasons open, good luck

Buddy, I don't care how big his feet are I just want you to get a chance to hold that rack in your hands!!! Good luck...glad we're on the same team!!!