Shoot or let walk!!!
#11
I'm with you here Steve. I don't understand people coming here and asking should I take this buck or not. It's not up to us. Only you can make that decision. If a deer like that walks out in front of me on my property, he's going down without hesitation. If you think he's a good buck, take him. If you have doubts, let him go, that is if you even see him during the season. He is a very nice buck in my opinion.
#14
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 595
I would shoot for sure. Could he blow up and be a monster in 2 years, looks like it. I believe most of us don't have the luxery of letting a deer like that pass. But this is a common topic considering all the hunting shows and how they handle it.
#15
He's young, and clearly has the genetics to grow into a giant. But, the decision to shoot is largely based on the area you are in. If normal hunting pressure isn't too bad and you think he has a chance to make it, let him walk. The night time stuff is out of your control and hardly even worth the effort to worry about it.
#19
It's on you, if you are afraid someone will get him, take him. He looks no more than 3 1/2. I had a similar deer on the plot I had closest to my house and let him walk for 2 seasons, just watching him only to never see him again. The choice is always yours and if its a trophy in your eyes then thats ALL THAT MATTERS!! Good luck
#20