Shoot or Pass?

TheKnack · Jun 28, 2012

Your holding out for a big one. This buck appears and will be gone in the thickets in a few seconds.
You only have a quick look before you decide to shoot or pass.
What would you do on this buck?
Best,
Jerry

BrowningRage · Jun 28, 2012

I couldn't shoot fast enough..!!! He's a bruiser for me anywhere...

Boom..!! Boom..!! Boom..!! "Shoot, he got away..!!"

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Hawkeye · Jun 28, 2012

Pull the trigger . . . unless you are holding a tag for the Henries.

Hawkeye

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Foxskinner · Jun 28, 2012

I'd shoot him! I've never had an opportunity at a buck like that on the Utah general hunts yet in my lifetime. He'd look good on my wall too since I have lots and lots of space on the wall. LOL.

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liecabucks · Jun 28, 2012

Probably have to shoot. He looks like a solid 185 buck to me

Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high, keep your eyes fixed to where the trail meets the sky...

whitlow33 · Jun 28, 2012

Bang! I wouldn't even have to think about it.

GLEDEASY · Jun 28, 2012

I would shoot without a question. He looks pretty big to me. Out of my seven tags I've been able to obtain for hunting I've only come across one that big, and I missed

eldorado · Jun 28, 2012

I'd pull the trigger in a heart beat. Too good a buck to pass up.

Eldorado

DownThePipe · Jun 28, 2012

I see 180's as well. Bang.

slamdunk · Jun 28, 2012

Guess it depends on what you are expecting to harvest on a particular unit and if you had pre scouted another buck better than him or not.
This could be one of those scenario's when if you choose to pass on this buck you'd more than likely loose a lot of sleep over it and regret it later.

gb22 · Jun 28, 2012

During my VERY-PICKY phase, I let that one (just like him) go many times....spent 15 years being VERY picky. During those years, I fired the gun ONCE. Had a great time HUNTING but didn't shoot much.

'Bout 10 years ago, I "notified" friends & family I was going to be less selective. I take a mature 4-point every year now.......still having a great time.

Within the shadows, go quietly.

sageadvice · Jun 28, 2012

Yeah, I goota shoot that buck. Especially if that's all the look i'm going to get of him.

Joey

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elkun · Jun 28, 2012

hes dead on the ground.

tagsoup · Jun 28, 2012

I'd kill him.

"Go hunt for meat at Walmart."

mmwb · Jun 28, 2012

No hesitation. Great buck!

TOPGUN · Jun 28, 2012

I'd die just to get a decent look at a buck like that in my lifetime where I hunt!

Downrange · Jun 28, 2012

Pull the trigger that's a dandy

Mbogo · Jun 28, 2012

I think it depends on the tag you had in your pocket and what day of the hunt it was. His right side looks good but I can't even tell if he is a four-point on his left side or if he has eye guards from the picture. I believe he would be in serious trouble in all but the best units/seasons in most states.
Love seeing photos of mature deer.

rmanwill · Jun 28, 2012

Breath in breath out and sqeeze the trigger!!!

downhill · Jun 28, 2012

From what I can see that's a big mature solid buck. Bang!

m48goat · Jun 28, 2012

i'd shoot that buck everytime he moved haha

BLooDTRaCKeR · Jun 28, 2012

I need a better angle. If his G3's were a little longer, he might taste better. I'd have to let him grow up.

goatroper · Jun 28, 2012

walks if I know I will have a shot at "boss hog"!
I let a few walk!

ShowThemToMe · Jun 28, 2012

SMACKDADDY!

Take one hit on the Bong & I'd place money you'd be throwin Lead!

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Dobber · Jun 28, 2012

shoot...big old body

Deuce · Jun 28, 2012

BOOM! I'd shoot him.

coyote · Jun 28, 2012

My arrow would be on its way. Thanks for the pic good post

goinhuntn · Jun 28, 2012

Wouldn't matter what unit, what tag I had or what day of the hunt it was he would be hangin in the tree back at camp with my tag hangin from his antlers!!!!

one_dryboot · Jun 28, 2012

One quick glance I see deep forks, tall but not very wide. with my Utah tag I shoot without question. Colorado I would want as long as possible to look him over. If I think he's over 180, Boom!!!

cosmic_cowboy · Jun 29, 2012

Wow I don't know anyone that would pass on this buck.
Most hunters will never have a shot at a buck like that.
I wouldn't even hesitate.

CC

Gator · Jun 29, 2012

Boom, Boom,Boom and Boom
I would shoot 4 times so I could get my money worth on the tag.

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mod700 · Jun 29, 2012

Thats a nice buck in just about any unit,..figure i'd be pulling the trigger!!
Mike

SWAGshootn · Jun 29, 2012

Boom! I just found the big one.

BPKHunter · Jun 29, 2012

I can't imagine there are many on here that would pass that buck, let alone take the time to pull out optics to better judge him.

Now, after seeing some of the MULTIPLE posts on the 200" post here on MM, there are a couple guys with resumes strong enough to justify passing him.

I have a lot of respect for guys who have the experience and respect for the animals and don't need to kill to get satisfaction. That is completely different than the ego-maniacal who "need" to kill, but need to have a number to brag about. For any that say they would pass on this buck I would wonder which type you are. I, unfortunately, would not have this problem.......BOOM!

nontypical · Jun 29, 2012

Solid buck.If I'm holding a Henrie's or Strip tag,I'm probably holding out without a better look.Just about anywhere else,I'm putting the smack-down on him!

nvhunter · Jun 29, 2012

I think he is a little wider then most would give him credit for, nice and tall too. Depending on what tag was in your pocket if you would take time to drag out the binos. Me? I would shoot without hesitation 90% of the time on this buck.

XtremeHunter · Jun 29, 2012

Bang! WooHoo!!!!!!!! Now the work starts!

TheKnack · Jun 29, 2012

Glad you guys are enjoying the pics.
Not an official measurer but I am not too shabby at judging deer. When I filmed this buck I had more than a second to look at him but too far for better pics..... I would have guessed he was around a 185-187" buck. He may even be a hair better since he is a huge bodied buck.
Some of you were real close or right on the money with your guess on his size.
I hope you nail one like him this year.
Best,
Jerry

utehunter · Jun 29, 2012

Pass for sure!!!!

hunts2much · Jun 30, 2012

Depending on what tag I have but very few areas can promise a better buck so i would shoot. Then call some friends to help with the pack out the buck looks HUGE.

nv_mulies · Jul 1, 2012

Without a doubt in my mind that's a shooter. That would be one pack I would love to be carrying out!!!!

Model_70_Guy · Jul 4, 2012

>Boom, Boom,Boom and Boom
>I would shoot 4 times so
>I could get my money
>worth on the tag.

Gator - You and I think alike, my old model 70 would be barkin'

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