Another........Shoot or Pass.

thehighdesert · May 27, 2016

LAST EDITED ON May-28-16 AT 08:48AM (MST) by Founder (admin)[p]You are set up and anchored for the 200 yd shot but only have a 20 second window while the buck works his way up the ridge and over the top. Is he a shooter or do you let him live to see another day?

Soj51hopeful · May 27, 2016

pass that shot. Im not into anal!

DW · May 27, 2016

He's plenty big enough for me but I don't like that shot either and he never clears the other deer in the event of a pass thru. He's also skylined more or less in the event of a clean miss.

Deerlove · May 27, 2016

Looks heavy and 190 plus I'd shoot except I might be able to find a bigger buck on the Henrys.

Duckdon83 · May 27, 2016

Truly big enough just not a shot I'd take.

mntman · May 27, 2016

shooter. IF I was ready, I'd shoot at the 11 second mark. Slide it in just in front of hindquarter, he drops right there and doesn't move.

Mntman

"Hunting is where you prove yourself"

HalfAce · May 27, 2016

He is a definite shooter. Beautiful buck. As far as the shot opportunity, not sure.

crownroyal · May 27, 2016

He would be big enough for me. As for the shots presented I don't think I would dare shoot. Never really clears from the other deer enough and if you pass through you risk smacking a doe or fawn. Ain't worth breaking the law it's just a deer catch him on the flip side

BrowningRage · May 27, 2016

I think he's a no brainer to shoot. But I've never taken the 'Texas Heart Shot'... Don't know if I'd start here... Follow him and see if another opportunity arises...

"Therefore, wo be unto him that is at ease in Zion!" 2 Ne. 28: 24

nvhunter · May 27, 2016

that deer isn't going anywhere, I'd catch him on the other side.

thehighdesert · May 27, 2016

You guys all get an A+ for ethics and common sense. Good for You!!

Buccsboy55 · May 28, 2016

Definitely a shooter but no ethical hunter would take that shot

257Tony · May 28, 2016

With that badass music playing in the background, how could you not shoot?! Seriously tho, that's a shooter Buck.

Camper_A1 · May 29, 2016

Agree with the other posts, he's a shooter for sure. Doesn't look spooked and trailing the does. Catch him on the other side milling around.

thehighdesert · May 29, 2016

C'mon Tony I'm just trying to keep ya'll entertained! As if looking at a nice muley isn't entertaining enough!!

Zeke · May 29, 2016

I looked at the video and decided what I wanted to say before I read all the previous posts.
I made up my mind that he's a damn good shooter within a couple seconds but I was paralyzed waiting for a shot opportunity which never materialized for me so would not have sent a bullet.

I'd have to make a play on the other side of the ridge.

I'd better work on my cardio so I could run up there and still squeeze off a clean shtick when I found him again.

Thanks for the super cool video! I'm pumped for my upcoming LE hunt!
Zeke

thehighdesert · May 29, 2016

I think you're right on the money there Zeke. Sometimes it's a tough call to not let the adrenaline and emotions take precedent over ethical judgement and common sense. Sorry if it's already been discussed but what tag did you draw?

slamdunk · May 30, 2016

The only thing that'd scare me in this scenario are those does.
I'd follow him with my cross hairs and if I get a clean opportunity, I take it.

Zeke · May 31, 2016

>I think you're right on the
>money there Zeke. Sometimes it's
>a tough call to not
>let the adrenaline and emotions
>take precedent over ethical judgement
>and common sense. Sorry if
>it's already been discussed but
>what tag did you draw?

Thanks for the shout.
Paunsaugunt muzzleloader.
I shot my rifle a couple times over the Holiday and I will do so through the summer....whenever it's not so hot that it melts my sabots!
Zeke