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WesternSky · Aug 8, 2008

Ive been seeing a lot of bucks while scouting for a tag I have. I came across this buck and I cant decide what he scores and if I should consider him a shooter. I think he would be a no brainer next year but what do you guys think. He has got me confused.

BowHuntWithaRifle · Aug 8, 2008

Are you serious man. I'd shoot him in a second. Nice buck.

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BUCKSPY · Aug 8, 2008

Give him two more years and he might be a monster. He has some growing up to do.

ktc · Aug 8, 2008

If I were BUCKSPY I would pass, since I am ktc, I am shooting.;-)

ADDICT · Aug 8, 2008

Depends on the unit. I agree, give him 2 years but there are a few units I know of where that deer is 20" bigger than you could ever hope of harvesting! EASY for us to speculate but tough fore the tag holder! Good luck.

KaibabHntr · Aug 8, 2008

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+1 - wouldn't think twice.

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slcbohntr · Aug 8, 2008

I'd put him on the ground
Good Luck and Great Memories

Model_70_Guy · Aug 9, 2008

"BOOM"... attach tag... end of story.. I'm not confused at all..

xitnet · Aug 9, 2008

Wow...a 200"+ deer. Shoot! Please post some pictures after the hunt. Would love to see him up close.
Good Luck

Moondog · Aug 9, 2008

If somebody else sees him THEY will shoot him.

Oregonbowhunter · Aug 9, 2008

Exactly, give him two more years and he probably won't be around! I could never pass up a buck like that. Sure he may get bigger but will you find him again? Will he survive the winter or other hunters?

WesternSky · Aug 9, 2008

I think I will have to pass on him for most of the season. I might change my mind the last weekend or if I cant find 3 other bucks I've been watching.

I seen him again this morning and while I really like him he doesn t have the 'WOW' factor. He needs a bigger main frame even though its around 170-180 this year.

Who knows,I may being showing pictures of this buck and eating crow at the end of the season.

WesternSky · Aug 9, 2008

Do you think he is 200? I would like to think he is but he probably a few cents short

JCima · Aug 9, 2008

I would think 190-192...with a 180" frame and a few inch stackers...

snakeoil · Aug 9, 2008

Man if you have killed a bunch of bucks with your bow that go over 180, I would say you could justify not shooting. I say he looks like a shooter, great genes.

xitnet · Aug 9, 2008

I came up with a guess of 200 gross based on a 180 main frame plus 6' for brows, 8" of right side stickers and 7" crown point on the left. But I can sure be off. Have been before.

twister · Aug 9, 2008

looks good to me.

doityourself · Aug 9, 2008

I'm not a scoring expert but there is no way that buck is 200".

If it's an archery tag sure but if its rifle and you're seeing alot of nice bucks why not let him go? He's not an absolute monster, he's a nice buck but heck there's alot bigger out there. That's my thought.

Dean Parisian · Aug 9, 2008

In a heartbeat........

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ktc · Aug 9, 2008

I am no scoring expert either, but I would guess 180- 185 gross? He has some extras to get him up there, but not 200.

xitnet · Aug 9, 2008

The more I look at him the more I think you guys are closer to the score than me. Still think he'll gross 190 with the extras. Us poor Texans just don't get to look at that many 170+ deer.

If it was me, he would hit the dirt.

ktc · Aug 9, 2008

x,

I would shoot him and score him as well. He is a real nice deer with extras.

xitnet · Aug 9, 2008

I'm probably getting a little buck fever. Dang, is it hunting season yet? How come the 3 months of summer seem 6 months long and the 3 months of fall seem like one.

ridgewalker · Aug 9, 2008

I think he's 180 gross

treedagain · Aug 10, 2008

dirt nap time...

carbonnation · Aug 10, 2008

If you don't shoot him, someone else will. If you have bigger bucks stashed away, then let him go. If not, it sure will be sad to have those pictures and an unfilled tag come december.

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