Finally!!!!!!

[deerslayer69]

Finally got a buck that has more than 4 points on cam. This has been the craziest season by far. Probably have seen 20 different bucks on cam but none bigger than a 4 point. And of course it comes in on my bithday at 12:30 in the morning.... Has anyone else been having this problem? And would you shoot it?

 

[19 Kilo]

We've had the same thing this year. Almost every pic of a buck on our cams are at night, but the more strange part is the lack of scrapes and horned trees where they have been found for the last 5 years in a row.

I would say that if he's a trophy to you then take him and be proud of him, if not, wait.

 

[ford guy]

He isn't worth shooting yet. To be a good mature deer proud of killing I'd say 2 years.

 

[19 Kilo]

He isn't worth shooting yet. To be a good mature deer proud of killing I'd say 2 years.

He might not be to you, but I just dropped a deposit for one to be mounted just like the one pictured that my son shot this year. I wouldn't shoot it, but I've been hunting by myself for 30 years and have had the opportunity to take larger ones over the years.

I think a buck being worth shooting is a decision for the hunter to make. I would hope the hunter would be responsible and not shoot anything that moved, but would never bash someone for doing so if legal (Not saying you are by any means).

 

[Cwalk4040]

I would shoot it!

 

[deerslayer69]

As of right now only been hunting for 5yrs and never shot a buck. Ive only shot does. I havent seen to first rub or scrape on 68acres but have plenty of small bucks running around.

 

[Cartman]

shoot it...

 

[ford guy]

Well 19 kilo he did ask for everyone's opinion and i gave mine. It looks like a decent buck now but in a year or two he will be a monster. He looks like a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 year old deer but if everyone kills them as soon as they show some antler we wouldn't have 140++. But it's up to him completely.

 

[19 Kilo]

Well 19 kilo he did ask for everyone's opinion and i gave mine. It looks like a decent buck now but in a year or two he will be a monster. He looks like a 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 year old deer but if everyone kills them as soon as they show some antler we wouldn't have 140++. But it's up to him completely.

I agree with you here as with almost everything that you've said. It was only the "not worth shooting" part I didn't agree with. You sound like you're a well seasoned, responsible hunter. We need more people like you in the woods if we want our kids to be able to take the monsters.

I just pointed out that I thought the decision to shoot a buck is something that the hunter should make (with the future hunts in mind). I in no way meant any disrespect toward you or your comments. I tried to be clear there and I'm sorry I wasn't, I hope this post was clear in what my thoughts are on the subject.

 

[Tony2X]

Looks identical to the 1 I took with a .44 handgun. Personally, I'd shoot that deer all day. But I can see why some would say let it walk. But keep in mind, if you let it walk someone like me is gonna be eatin that bad boy....lol