If I shot all three, I would be breaking the law. Just because you have three buck tags, doesn't mean you can take all three in one day. I know here in LA. we get three buck tags, but are only allowed to take one buck per day. If the three came out on me, which by the way would never happen where I hunt, I would probably take deer # 1. If he ran off before I could get a shot, then I'd go for deer # 3.

I judge a deer by loin size. So #2 gets popped.

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I knew when I saw the pic, that most people would probably be deceived by the rack on #1. It looks smaller of the 3, but by the # of tines would be the largest of the 3. #2 is obviously the most impressive, by his mass and spread, and looks by his age that he may be on the decline. Although only a 9, his mass is going to give you the numbers, as it is good all the way out. # 3 Is nothing to sneeze at. He is a great 8 pt. Good spread, tine length, and fair mass. But still only an 8 pt.

It would be a tough call between #1 and #2 as the 1st shot, but I think I would shoot in this order.

#1- because it is not often you have the opportunity for a 15 pt, even though he may look smaller.
#2- because of his sheer majestic stature. He is a beast!
#3- he is a good 8

In order:

2
3
1

Looking at the mounts and trying to guess weight.
I want the heaviest first even if it's only a spike as it will have the most meat.

Biker

Just judging by the racks, I would shoot 1 because of the character. But in reality they are all great bucks, and if I could get a good look, I would likely shoot the oldest deer in hopes the younger 2 may get bigger.

i'm sorry but i don't see deer #1 at 180"..... but i'd have to say 2, 3, 1 but in ohio you can only shoot one buck, therefore i'd shoot #2 and let the others walk.

#2, #3 then #1. If I only had 1 choice it would be #2. He looks more mature, is heavy and more impressive IMO, even though he's only an 8 point.

#2 would be my pick. Then mix the meat 50-50 with some nice beef trimmings at the butcher - I think it might be needed!

2, 3, 1. i love mass on a buck. 3 and 1 is pretty much a toss up although it looks like 3 is a little bit taller.

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Shed from the year before:

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