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  1. englum_06

    englum_06 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This buck has me puzzled.

    Ive had guesses from 132 up to 150. He's gotta be pushing 140 for me to shoot. I just can't decide if he's I those upper 130's or not.


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    Let's hear the guesses...
     
    englum_06, Sep 13, 2012
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  3. dmen

    dmen Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I see at least 138, he is a dandy 8
     
    dmen, Sep 13, 2012
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    high 120's low 130's
     
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    I would say hi 130's -low 140's. looks like a very nice buck good luck.
     
    Englishman, Sep 13, 2012
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    138 probably
     
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    Rutin Die Hard Bowhunter

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    low- mid 30's is all I see
     
    Rutin, Sep 13, 2012
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    Whitetail Die Hard Bowhunter

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    A smart man once told me....if you have to figure out if he is big enough - he's not.

    My guess is under 140. Pictures to compare:

    Redsbuck.jpg 11-3-2006-167.jpg
    142" - 8pt 20" inside

    CDY_0055.jpg CDY_0071.jpg DSCN0213.jpg
    146" - 10 pt
     
    Whitetail, Sep 13, 2012
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  9. englum_06

    englum_06 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I hear ya.

    And I think my "instinct" will kick in when/If I see him from stand and decide for me. But just looking at pictures, he's a borderline buck for me. Some pictures I think he looks good, others I think he looks a little weak. Pictures can deceive easily though.
     
    englum_06, Sep 13, 2012
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    Doesn't look like he'll make it to 140. Probably 130s
     
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  11. Bowhunter29

    Bowhunter29 Weekend Warrior

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    Hey what is that thing in your first two pictures in the background it looks like a silver rod with a camera on it, just wondering
     
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    timmy_ar Weekend Warrior

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    Its what he has it chained up too..LOL

    If I had to guess I'd say he is mid 130's
     
    timmy_ar, Sep 13, 2012
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    Bowhunter29 Weekend Warrior

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    haha yeah probably, He has it on a leash. Good deer, wanna treat
     
    Bowhunter29, Sep 13, 2012
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  14. englum_06

    englum_06 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    It's a camera stake. I use them for field edges where there's no trees.

    I forgot my strap one day and used it back in the timber facing the direction the buck is pointed. It doesn't seem to affect them so I left it for the time being.
     
    englum_06, Sep 13, 2012
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    Iwould guess mid 130's
     
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    Mid 130s...dont let 3-4 inches make you lose sight of the fact that hunting is for fun. If you view this buck as big, shoot him and find out the score later. If not, then pass. Don't let a predetermined score deter you from shooting a buck you think is big.
     
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    129
    Figured 10"g2,g3
    4" brows
    24" beams becuz there a tad bit longer than its nose
    17" spread
    4" circumference
    Still a great buck. It takes a lot of antler to get those 8's over 130"
     
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    Doublelung1977, Sep 13, 2012
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    I think he will go mid 130's
     
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    To me he looks like a 3 1/2 year old that would score mid to high 130's with about a 17 1/2" spread. Nice deer for sure.
     
    ILBigBuckHunter, Sep 13, 2012
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  20. Fitz

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    141" prove me wrong :tu:
     
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  21. jeffacarp

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    low to mid 130's is my guess based on the last velvet straight on pic. Do you have any other pics in hard horn we could look at?
     
    jeffacarp, Sep 14, 2012
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