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Would you shoot this deer?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by TreshonJohnson, Nov 22, 2016.

  1. TreshonJohnson

    TreshonJohnson Newb

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    So I got a picture of this pretty nice 10 I'm assuming. It's the only picture we have got of him but would you think he's a shooter?
     
  2. sheddinva

    sheddinva Weekend Warrior

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    I would
     
  3. copperhead

    copperhead Grizzled Veteran

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    Yes. he is probably close to 4 but definitely at least 3. Good luck nailing him down.
     
  4. Western MA Hunter

    Western MA Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I wouldn't even think twice... good luck
     
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    SheddingLightTravis Weekend Warrior

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    For me that depends on what other bucks are in the area and what your areas like. I also hate trying to make that decision looking at a night picture of a deer. I make that call when he walks by my stand. I had one similar to that come by my stand earlier this year and I had to think about it. And since I had to think about it, I let him pass
     
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    w33kender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    For me, yes, I would. Where I live and hunt that deer looks 4 or 5. Nearly unkillable for a dip**** like me. LOL.
     
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    greatwhitehunter3 Grizzled Veteran

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    pitzer25 Weekend Warrior

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    I would take a shot given the opportunity. Where i hunt there is lots of pressure and most bucks dont make it to 3yrs old so i take the first legal buck i see
     
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    Yup! I would. Hes a nice deer. I guess depending on where you live and how the surrounding property is managed, maybe not. However if it were me where I hunt. I would be pretty pumped about that buck!
     
  10. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yep. I would.
     
  11. JStarr

    JStarr Weekend Warrior

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    Yep, sure would. If you have to ask us... Better hold off another year or two.:chewy:
     
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    cantexian Legendary Woodsman

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    He would get an arrow from me. Body looks mature like the buck I shot this year but your buck has a bigger rack. If you would be satisfied shooting, take him.
     
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    TomTom1 Weekend Warrior

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    I would for sure.
     
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    Yes Sir
     
  15. bowhunt4abuck

    bowhunt4abuck Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Considering the amount of weight he has most likely lost I would say he is a easy 4 year old. And I think he is more than a 10 pointer too. SHOOT HIM IN DA FACE!!!!
     
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    Skylar oren Weekend Warrior

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    Yes I would. If he makes you happy then shoot him. If you second guess yourself when you see him in person its probably best to let him walk.
     
  17. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I would if the shot was there. He is a mature deer.
     
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    Guilty.


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    BigDaddy Die Hard Bowhunter

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    In a heart beat!!
     
  20. Westfinger

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    I'm always happy to shoot somebody else's deer. So yeah I'd shoot him.
     

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