Opening Day Taker, or No?

Founder · Apr 29, 2020

I'll set the scene..... It's opening day of your high country rifle hunt. You burned 7 points for the tag. You didn't get a chance to do any scouting, but from your online chatting, you're thinking he's probably a pretty good one for the area. He's down there at 290 yards. Are you taking him or passing hoping for something that looks like it'd be better eating?

Or bigger antlers?

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rmanwill · Apr 29, 2020

I'm sending one his way. Don't pass on first day what you would be happy with on last day. Especially with no scouting. He is a great buck.??

smokepoll · Apr 29, 2020

As I have said before, there are many guys on here that are better hunters and killed a lot of bigger deer than me. But for the average guy, with no scouting and, your hearing he is probably a pretty good buck for the area, within 300 yards. I am offering him a dirt nap.

Then I am going to sit back and relax a few days with my boy and friends who were on the trip with me.

Tristate · Apr 29, 2020

That's a mature buck fellas. Not the biggest ever but a proper buck to let the air out of. Very likely I would shoot. He won't be exceptional on score but will likely score and frame out a little bigger than most would judge him at. Very large body on that deer. Deep chest. Big Belly. Big fat ass. Both ears have splits. Waddle on his jaw. Bang!

Hawkeye · Apr 29, 2020

Boom! Big buck down!

SlowElk · Apr 29, 2020

I'm pulling the trigger without doubt! As someone else wrote on this site, "I'm a meat hunter that identifies as a trophy hunter."

hawkbill · Apr 29, 2020

I’m letting him walk, id like my girls to see him

HalfAce · Apr 29, 2020

Having done no scouting, I’m shooting. He’s a great old buck.

Stillwater165 · Apr 29, 2020

Not sure if he’s worth 7 years of waiting but in today’s world he might be as good as it’s gonna get. He’s plenty mature I agree with that. Might regret it but ...... Boom