X2.....
I would pass this year.

Not worth the chance

No..

Prime example of what is wrong with AR. Obviously an old buck that will produce more of that crappy narrow genetic.
I think age of the animal should be a determining factor to impose a dumb fine over an inch of antler.

agree. He might make it, but if you shoot him, and he is 12 1/2" you are screwed. I gave the green light to my son on one that I thought was well over last year. Upon ground checking him, he was like 13 3/4". If it's not clear cut legal, you would be better to ground check him next year.

No.

Polk County

Don't you have a losing football team to field?

I had to blow the pics up a bit so they are a bit fuzzy.

Not worth the risk, my guess is he’s an inch either side.

Too close to call; I would pass.

A good view of him in daylight might make it easier to tell. But he's close.

I agree. Unfortunately, he only comes to that location around 9pm.

He must be shy...

Must be the saran wrap on the camera

Good Lord 2BB's, get over it.

I think he probably just makes it, but too close to be sure. Too much at stake to roll the dice on him.

Nope. Not worth 1500 + if you’re wrong. Not worth staking your reputation on.

Little too close for comfort doesn't seem like he's in his prime I would wait till next year.

I would like to see him next week during youth weekend and get a better look at him but at this point I think he gets a pass.

You could always get a tpwd biologist to come out and tranquilize it take a measure before the hunt starts.
I'm sure they would appreciate your efforts and trying to comply with these ARs that have us all pulling out a slide rule every time a deer's ears aren't up to par with their antlers.


I think as time goes by and these narrow racks are allowed to propagate in the gene pool we're going to see a lot more mature bucks that can squeeze through narrows. We've all seen some older bucks with narrow racks that just keep reproducing regardless of their age. I understand the intent of the restriction but I'm still not convinced with the results.

Best let that one walk though it's not worth the dollars if you're wrong.

no