BIG body deer pic
#21
Typical Buck
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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.
#22
Nontypical Buck
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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.
#26
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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.
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.
#30
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The drag out would kill me, I'd have to quarter him on site.
Wouldn't be any worse than an 800lb black bear on the bottom of a mountain....when you're parked on the top.