ill say 160+ , til ya get a pic outta velvet.

I'm thinking he's around a 100 inch 1 1/2 year old. Can't wait to see him at 2 1/2!

I don't think it matters what he scores, he would have an arrow or bullet through him the first time I saw him when I was in a tree and I think most on here would agree with that!

very very nice deer he has it all. main frame 5x5 with good mass, and he's way out past his ears gotta be 25- 30 inches inside spred. hes 170 very easy maybe way more..this is a world class buck in anyones book...and good luck

Well one thing is for sure... You take him this fall you wont be a rookie anymore... A few pics of you with him and you will be catapulted into legend status on these forums... Good luck to ya this fall...

Step 1. Practice

Step 2. Practice

Step 3. Repeat steps 1-2.

Biggest thing for me when I picked up bowhunting was: telling myself I can make this shot, and make it count. Steps 1-3 didnt hurt either. TO be honest if that deer walked within range of anyone on this forum myself included it would be a tough shot, 'cause that is a ragin' case of buck fever right there.

Doing a rough guesstimate, I would say he is right around 180. I score a lot of deer every yr. Even taking into account that he is in velvet and still has a bit of growing to do, he is a keeper for sure. For many folks that is a once in a lifetime deer.

As to how close to put a stand, I would put it within what you are comfortable with for a bow shot, say 30 - 40 yards. If you are going to be gun hunting this buck, you could go further. The farther away you are the less likely you will get busted when he comes into the lick. It looks like it is pretty thick cover though, so 30 - 40 yrds should be good for either bow or gun.

Why worry about a score when he's still growing and most importantly why score it unless it's down? Get back to us after you drop it.

Well like I said I'm a rookie and I have no clue if I should shoot him or let him grow. If I get a chance that is.