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Is this deer legal?

Posted By: Aggieman775

Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 02:29 PM



I'm pretty positive he is but not 100% sure with that left antler being smaller than the right. If they were symmetrical I know he would be but with that left one I'm not sure. What do y'all think?
Posted By: Pitchfork Predator

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 03:22 PM

No.
Posted By: redchevy

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 03:25 PM

I'd say you need a more straight on view
Posted By: redchevy

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 03:28 PM

I would hate to have to put it to the test, but I have measured the ear tip spread on a few of the mature deer we have shot and if memory serves me right 15-16 inches is what they were. That looks like a mature deer from that one picture. I still think you need a straighter on view to get a good idea though.
Posted By: Jimbo

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:08 PM

Those are the one's that will get you in trouble.
It's like they say, and "THEY" always seem to know everything so....."If you have to think about it, it's probably not legal."
Posted By: Always ready 2 hunt

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:15 PM

From this one view, probably not legal in AR county.
Posted By: Dalee7892

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:19 PM

No, not with this photo. If in doubt NOT shot.
Posted By: jmh004

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:22 PM

No
Posted By: Navasot

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:35 PM

you will need a better pic
Posted By: sqiggy

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:47 PM

You will know for sure when you see him in person.
Posted By: Gone to Texas

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 05:52 PM

Probably not, but I bet he gets shot this season...
Posted By: tShawnB

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 06:37 PM

There's only one way to find out.
Posted By: Aggieman775

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 07:00 PM

One thing that makes me question is his ears are not in a normal position they are sticking straight out
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 07:03 PM

I learned many years ago to never judge a deer running or looking away from me. Deer always look bigger running or looking away.
Posted By: Erny

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/17/16 07:04 PM

He is going to close, but I would guess yes. If you really still question it when you see him in person...... it is not a legal deer.
Posted By: nocknload

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/18/16 01:31 AM

Posted By: Hoytman

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/18/16 12:07 PM

Nope
Posted By: ryorgensen

Re: Is this deer legal? - 10/19/16 03:39 AM

I bet he is barely legal but I wouldn't shoot it . I bet if you hold out you will get rewarded with a bigger buck. If in doubt don't shoot because majority of time you will find they appear much bigger while alive...
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