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Pass or shoot? Score?

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  1. dingodango

    dingodango Weekend Warrior

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    So far I am undecided on this buck. My area is hunted pretty hard and if I knew he would make it a year I would let him pass. I would be more than happy harvesting this buck as my first ever archery buck, but at the same time I just wish he had one more year in him.
     

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  2. SWitchBacKXT

    SWitchBacKXT Grizzled Veteran

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    Low 120s. Ya tough call, be great to let him grow one more year!
     
  3. frenchbritt123

    frenchbritt123 Grizzled Veteran

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    The second picture of the left side worries me a little. I could be way off on this one. Not comfortable.

    Gross - 129 7/8"

    Net - 118 3/8"

    I like the buck and am not worried with the amount of deductions. I would shoot and I would be one happy camper.
     
  4. Jake/PA

    Jake/PA Grizzled Veteran

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    That's on you and only you. No one else should be making that decision.

    Very nice buck though.
     
  5. Tj Brubaker

    Tj Brubaker Weekend Warrior

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    He'll gross around 124-130 I'm thinking he's around 3yrs old if he makes you happy put an >>>--------> thru him. good luck and who knows maybe a bigger buck will pop up
     
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    I wouldn't pass up a slam dunk shot on em. :nana:
     
  7. pastorjim08

    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    If you're happy taking him, then by all means, take him. Good luck!

    Blessings.........Pastorjim
     
  8. scottmills

    scottmills Weekend Warrior

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    alot of hunting pressure in your area , id take him nice deer
     
  9. Slugger

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    Not a high scoreing buck but a nice one.
     
  10. Stringstalker352

    Stringstalker352 Weekend Warrior

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    Sling an arrow at whatever you call a trophy and makes you happy
     
  11. POWERHAWK_11

    POWERHAWK_11 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Looks like an older deer by the body size and skinny face. He may grow a little next year but I would kill him in an instant if he walked by. Your call though.
     
  12. JakeD

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    Just my opinion but I think that is a mature deer and would shoot him regardless of what he scores. That would be one heck of a nice first buck with a bow.
     
  13. wolvenkinde

    wolvenkinde Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That's a nice mature buck. I'd guess he is 4.5yrs...no record breaker...but I'd not hesitate if I had a shot.
     
  14. Dawn Assassin

    Dawn Assassin Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If he walked by me he would be in the crockpot the next day
     
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    First archery buck, you kill him. And, be happy.
     
  16. massmam

    massmam Weekend Warrior

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    shoot him.... I would
     
  17. okie_flinger

    okie_flinger Die Hard Bowhunter

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    It would be exciting to Poke him! Would be a great first archery buck!

    He does have nice width but his tines are short like my first archery buck from last year
     
  18. Dunn County

    Dunn County Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Got good potential. It depends on what else is on your hitless. If you have others let him grow.
     
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    Fuzz_27 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Ummm I'd shoot on sight, buts that's just my opinion!
     
  20. dingodango

    dingodango Weekend Warrior

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    Maybe this will clarify a little bit, lost his velvet. I think if he gives me the opportunity i will be able to give you guys a definite score!
     

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