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What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 05:46 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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First I want to say hello to all! I have been reading this forum off and on for a couple years, decided I should go ahead and join! Thank you to all for a wealth of knowledge and expertise! I have hunted for many years, mostly birds, but have been hunting deer too for the last few years. Have yet to have a decent buck I would be proud to call my first so all I have harvested is does. I have this guy lurking around in the dark, haven't seen him one time in the day. I think I'm throwing too much corn in the evening so I will make that adjustment this weekend. All that aside, several of my buddies say this deer is about 3.5 and to not shoot but I'm thinking he would be a great first buck? Not to mention I don't know that I'll even have access to the place I'm hunting next year so what's yalls opinion?
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6027610
11/13/15 05:50 PM
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redchevy
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If he makes you happy I say go for it... unless your on a lease etc. with guidelines that he doesn't meet.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6027616
11/13/15 05:52 PM
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8pointdrop
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From that one pic I see 4 and he will show his age better as the rut nears. Don't let anybody tell you what you should be proud of. Go bust him then post pics. to the forum...
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 05:53 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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No requirements, do you think he's good size and do you agree with my buddies about him being 3.5?
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 05:54 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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Thanks 8point,kinda what I'm thinking. Lol I just hope if I stop leaving corn on the ground overnight he'll come out in the day...
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 05:57 PM
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Captain Luke
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and kill him if you see him. You may only see him one time if ever.
If you want some friendly advice, get a haircut and take a bath. You wouldn't get hassled so much.
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#6027628
11/13/15 05:59 PM
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Curly
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If he's legal on your lease and you like him. Shouldn't matter what any of us think. Haha.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 06:02 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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Haha, I do agree Curly but I'm not experienced enough to really tell by pictures and haven't seen him in person. Just curious if most would be happy with this one!?
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 06:04 PM
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Curly
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I know I would!
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 06:45 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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I see a 4 year old in that picture. He would make an awesome first buck. I recommend you give him a dirt nap. And to the forum.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 07:24 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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Thanks for the input guys! My buddies are saying the same thing duck coach, 2 years and he'll be a monster. Thanks for the reassurance though, I want my first buck to be a good one and plan on having it mounted so.. Hopefully some pictures to follow this up at some point!
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6027830
11/13/15 07:47 PM
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Captain Luke
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If you want some friendly advice, get a haircut and take a bath. You wouldn't get hassled so much.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 08:06 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6027858
11/13/15 08:11 PM
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BuffaloSpringsRD
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Shoot him and smile pretty for the camera if you like him. A trophy is in the eye of the hunter who harvested it.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6027874
11/13/15 08:21 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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The other side of the conversation leads to if he's 3.5-4 where is his pawpaw? I have many doe coming in, a 4 point and a 6 that I think are brothers(they're always together) a pretty nice 8 and this ten. None are 5+ or fully matured from what I've learned here, so there almost has to be some bigger and better somewhere?
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6027879
11/13/15 08:25 PM
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stxranchman
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I would call that buck a 4 yr old. With more pics of him I might even go 5 yr old based on his neck to brisket. They key here is, not what we think of him but rather if you like him kill him. Nothing wrong with that buck.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: What's your opinion?
[Re: Tenacious Hunter]
#6027904
11/13/15 08:35 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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I believe this is him too, coolest picture I've ever gotten
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 08:38 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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I believe these are him as well
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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11/13/15 08:38 PM
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stxranchman
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I'd call him a 4 based off the 2 pics you posted. Those bucks in Kent/Stonewall County are much longer and lanky bodied than bucks in other areas I have hunted in. Some of them do not show their age like bucks in other areas do.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: What's your opinion?
[Re: Tenacious Hunter]
#6027911
11/13/15 08:39 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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And a good rear shot
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
[Re: Tenacious Hunter]
#6028007
11/13/15 09:39 PM
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Tenacious Hunter
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Hearing a few 4's definitely makes me feel better about taking him. Do you agree those are the same buck?
It is our responsibility to be successful under the conditions as we find them.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6028028
11/13/15 09:53 PM
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TravisP
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Take him. He is nocturnal. You will have maybe a 3 day window to get him. To he'll what anyone thinks. If it's your property or a lease with no requirements, give him a hot shot of lead. I'd definitely say 4 and if that walked out on my property and it was my first buck.. bet your [censored] he would be dropped
Hunting in magnolia would be better in a gated community.
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6028047
11/13/15 10:00 PM
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txshntr
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Age be damned. If you like him, take him. He is bigger than probably 90% of seasoned hunters first deer. Good luck to you sir and
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Re: What's your opinion?
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#6028054
11/13/15 10:03 PM
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4yr old id be shootin him lol
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