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Nice buck. Next decision is.... #6968233 11/21/17 07:26 PM
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I got this nice buck last weekend. What do you think?

My question is this: I've seen four or so doe around my place, but only one that is old and fat where I could justify shooting her. I've seen 3 or 4 spikes show up. If you had a choice, would you shoot the doe or one of the spikes?
It would be nice to get a bit more meat, but not essential.

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Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968248 11/21/17 07:38 PM
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Nice looking buck!

I would go for a doe.
Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968250 11/21/17 07:39 PM
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I would probably go for the doe as well. But there is a case to be made either way.
Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968291 11/21/17 08:07 PM
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Nice buck up
If one of those spikes doesn't have a milk mustache (young)....Id choot him.
Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968292 11/21/17 08:09 PM
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I'd go for the old doe.

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Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968297 11/21/17 08:15 PM
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I'd shoot a young doe.

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Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968360 11/21/17 09:13 PM
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Doe. IMHO.
Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968368 11/21/17 09:18 PM
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Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968450 11/21/17 10:25 PM
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I would shoot a spike, hopefully the does he bred by something with better genetics.
Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968496 11/21/17 11:04 PM
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Nice buck! Old doe or most mature spike.
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are the spikes young, like last year's fawn? I would likely opt for a older doe.

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Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: rickym] #6968546 11/21/17 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted By: rickym
Nice buck! Old doe or most mature spike.

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Doe are reproducers. Spikes are not.

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Re: Nice buck. Next decision is.... [Re: HS2] #6968744 11/22/17 01:38 AM
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Shoot the biggest spike in my opinion. Nice buck you got.
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