For me the double drops would seal the deal. The chances of harvesting a buck like that are pretty slim. Like STX said, to many variables involved to let that one walk away.

Shoot him he may not be back next year. That 10 pointer is very nice as well.

This. Unless your trying to only shoot 6 year olds and older I would have a really hard time passing on that deer.

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City living or country living who gives a flying F

shoot him... I dont see the question??

That is the issue I would have holding off, a double DT doesn't come along every day. I do think it is a younger buck and it would be cool to have him on the wall, tough decision for sure. BTW, that 10 point from last year isnt a slouch either

I would shoot him no questions asked. He might be on the younger side but do you really have a plan in place for everyone on the ranch to shoot 6 to 7 year old deer?

I wouldn't opt to let this one grow if he is the only one. Shoot him and enjoy your kill. Too many things can happen.

Very Nice !!

Range conditions were IDEAL this season for antler growth. I'm pessimistic with regard to Spring rains in 2016 - (yes I realize its cloudy and rained today). I think there is a chance he MIGHT decline slightly next season.

Shoot. No hesitation. I would trade 'your' older 10 for THAT mature (possibly sub-mature by a year) double drop buck in a heartbeat.

This coming from the guy that said I would have held off on the dead triple drop buck posted a few months back.

Pretty sure there is no way i could pass this deer, i know you have some good ones on your place, but like most have said, those double drops are no guarantee next year.

Great looking buck man.

Next picture of that deer should be with you sittin behind it with a smile on your face

Here is the 10 point this year in velvet.

that's a great lookin 10

Great Looking Deer

Those are 2 really nice bucks. I could definitely understand targeting the big 10 and letting the double drop tine buck grow another year. But, as others have said there is no guarantee that he'll repeat those drop tines. I've never even seen a drop tine buck, so I'd try to get him this season if it were my decision. Good luck with which ever buck you target, though,but having to chose between those 2 bucks is a win-win situation.

I would shoot the double-drop without a second of hesitation.

Very high likelihood you won't get another shot at one of those in your lifetime.

I have discussed this with the two guys that hunt closest to me. The drop tine buck will get a pass this year. We are really trying to kill mature 5 - 7 year old bucks.It is what it is. This is only the 2nd drop tine buck I have had at this location and it is hard to think about giving him a pass. I can live with this decision and hopefully can put the big 10 on the ground. I will post pics if and when that happens. I have been doing this for a long time (30+ years) and have no regrets for any of the deer that I have let walk in the past.

Good luck to you and the buck you are letting go I hope it works out for both of you

So here is the mature 10 point out of velvet. Date and time stamp are incorrect. I could have a short season this year.

Brute of a ten!! Good luck

X's 2, letting that double drop go, tough decision no question.

Good looking buck, certainly would shorten my season too