That's an awesome story and an even better buck. Congrats! Seeing as though you're now the biggest entry in the contest, it gives the rest of us something to shoot for. Which means none of you guys should be shooting deer that score less than 162".

Congrats! Great Deer!!!!

Congrats on the awesome buck.

Ohio sure does produce some of the prettiest deer in my opinion. However he doesnt look like he is in the 160's to me. I would have guessed him at 145. Maybe the pics just dont do him any justice. congrats on that fine deer, u lucky dog![:'(]

I thought the same thing when I first saw the pictures, but if you really look at them closely that deer has some pretty impressive length on his G2s and G3s, not to mention his main beams. I have no problem believing he's a 160 class buck. Definitely an awesome deer.

He is my Taxis measurements

Left side

MB 26 4/8
G1 3 6/8
G2 10 2/8
G3 9

Abnormal point(s)
3 6/8 (split brow)

H1 5
H2 4
H3 4 1/8
H4 3 6/8


Right side

MB 24 5/8
G1 4 4/8
G2 9 3/8
G3 8 6/8
G4 3 6/8

Abnormal point(s)
3 6/8 (split brow)
1 2/8 (kicker of main at base)

H1 4 4/8
H2 4
H3 4
H4 4

18 6/8 inch inside spread.

He has a ton of deductions and will net in the mid 130's.[8D]

Couple more angles.

Those main beams are really what picks up the score on this deer. I love the way they wrap around and almost touch in front.

I guess after 5 pages of "Congrats", another "congrats" is still in order for a buck like yours! You must have read the stickie on how to take pics too (except maybe the wipe the blood off his nose and mouth) because the pics you posted are good ones too.

Congrats on one heck of a deer!!

Thanks for sharing your story! I'll be tipping my can over 4 X's fast in the morning. I've just seen seeking here in MN. Not much chasing yet, but it's going to pop soon. Just in time for all the gun hunters [:@]

Bet you can't wait until next year.

Take care.