you might be getting a bit of an optical illusion. i have similar pictures in reverse where the rack looked huge as the buck was approaching the camera. that being said i do think that is one massive buck just looking at the general configuration of the body and the rack is a dandy i am sure.

I think you're right. When I look at the rack by itself, I see nice beam length, decent tines and good mass. It's only an 8-point, but that's no big deal. In some peoples eyes, a massive 8-pointer is more impressive than an average 10.

Put a saddle on 'em!

Saddle? Na, bareback. Grab his antlers and hold on. 8 seconds. :D

Jesus that thing is a beast!

I gotta say, this does prove that deer can really shine when they get some age to them.

This guy is in upstate PA. A big woods, mountain deer. These bucks have long had a reputation of being 150lb spikes and 4 points.

When the game commission instated antler restrictions 11 years ago, I wasn't a fan. But I've really seen the difference. We have numerous bucks over 200lbs and a couple every year in the 230-250lb range. Last year, someone got a 300 pounder (weighed) on our property and now this guy shows up. I'm also seeing non-typical bucks every year now and more and more bucks with G4s.

Sure, it's harder to get a buck than it used to be. But the chances of getting a real hoss have never been better.

Michelle Obama would want to limit his consumption of sweets & sodas

Tough shinsky. This buck lives in a red county with a strong militia :D

The drag out would kill me, I'd have to quarter him on site.

I'd be willing to give it a go. :D

Wouldn't be any worse than an 800lb black bear on the bottom of a mountain....when you're parked on the top.