Do you think this is a shooter buck??

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  1. joshcalhoun18

    joshcalhoun18 Weekend Warrior

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    This is one of the three game camera pics we have of him but we know he is a 8 point.This is the best pic we have of him most of the pics we have of him are worse than this. ImageUploadedByBowhunting.com Forums1449423964.008474.jpg

    We also have this little buck think I'm gonna let him grow a couple of more years. I've had many opportunities to take this buck but I've always let him pass. ImageUploadedByBowhunting.com Forums1449424131.190142.jpg
     
    joshcalhoun18, Dec 6, 2015
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  3. patches2565

    patches2565 Weekend Warrior

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    Uhm..........yes.
     
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  4. elkguide

    elkguide Grizzled Veteran

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    Depends a lot on where you are. Around here, I've never seen a deer even close to those.
    If you're passing that deer, must be you have some much better options and already know what you are going to do.

    Me......... I'm shooting!
     
    elkguide, Dec 6, 2015
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  5. CoveyMaster

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    First one doesn't look like an 8 point to me, if not then he's not even legal here on the MO side.
     
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    c e w Weekend Warrior

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    Looks like if giving the chance I would try to drop him. Would have to see if it is 13 inch looks like it but with head turned it is hard to tell.
     
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    if it doesn't have 3 up off the main beam it isn't legal for me either. awesome buck though. he looks mature anyway. I would probably pass because he is very narrow and doesn't have any brows.
     
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    It is your decision either way. Like covey and tc said, not sure if it is legal where we hunt. IMO I'd let them both walk from what I can see.
    JMO.
     
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    yes I'm shooting
     
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    I would probably shoot top one pass bottom one for sure.
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nope.
     
    ShaneB22, Dec 6, 2015
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    archbunk Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would shoot both!


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    wouldnt shoot either. both have good potential though
     
    Brok Schwartzkopf, Dec 16, 2015
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    I'd pass both but only because I've been there and shot bucks like that. I'm on for bigger ones. Just depends on what you re looking for
     
    jasond02, Dec 16, 2015
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    Hillbilly Jedi Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If he walks by the stand and you get excited, I'd say he's a shooter. I tend to believe most guys that 2nd guess themselves after letting a buck walk, would probably not do it twice. If you're happy enough to take a picture, be proud and smile.... you already know the answer.
     
    Hillbilly Jedi, Dec 17, 2015
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    what I would shoot doesn't matter. if it is legal where you are and you are happy with harvesting that buck then by all means he is a shooter!
     
    willbill72il, Dec 19, 2015
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