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Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 07:29 PM
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I had about a minute to consider this deer Friday evening in SW Young county. Decided to pass and now looking at the pics I am kicking myself. Really cool deer. Will be back at it Friday. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/11/full-248-405853-frioday3.png)
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 07:41 PM
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Good buck. Shoulda. 
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 07:44 PM
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I would've punched his ticket..
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 08:24 PM
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Good luck. Maybe he will show back up.
I’ve been in that situation before and end up taking him last day of season.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 08:35 PM
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Awesome young county buck . I am picky but wouldn’t have thought twice .
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 08:47 PM
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Definitely shoulda. i shot a 136" two years ago which has made me more picky. Plus it's a one-buck lease.
So what do we think? 3.5 and 125? I'm the worst at judging my own deer.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 09:28 PM
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I could see why you waited. He is one heavy dude but it's early in the season. I have always said, if you have to think about it, don't shoot.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 09:35 PM
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Smokey Bear---Lone Star State.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 09:44 PM
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Looks like a textbook Young Co 4.5YO to me. I think he breaks 130 with the kickers
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 09:46 PM
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Very nice buck. It’s your choice, I already passed two good ones this weekend.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 10:14 PM
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Definitely shoulda. i shot a 136" two years ago which has made me more picky. Plus it's a one-buck lease.
So what do we think? 3.5 and 125? I'm the worst at judging my own deer. 4 year old and mid 130’s.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 10:25 PM
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I know the feeling. I passed a real nice one this season. I don't call myself a trophy hunter, but I know there is potential for a real trophy on our place, already got a meat doe, and a lot of season left. Proud of myself for letting him walk, but If he shows again near end of season, he might die.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 10:49 PM
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/18/23 11:33 PM
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I think it depends on the quality of deer you see on your lease. Where I hunt in Mills county, we have the numbers, but not the size. I would have shot. If I often saw similar deer, since it is early in the season, I would have passed.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 12:12 AM
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let him mature - he looks 4 - could be a stud in a year or two. As hard as it is to pass on a nice buck like that if he adds 20 inches over the next year or two you will have a true trophy IMO
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 12:14 AM
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let him mature - he looks 4 - could be a stud in a year or two. As hard as it is to pass on a nice buck like that if he adds 20 inches over the next year or two you will have a true trophy IMO Agreed. Nice 4 year olds are in the most danger as they are very tempting to many hunters
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 12:45 AM
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If brown, that one would have been down. I've let some good ones walk also this year. Not to worry there will be others.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 12:56 AM
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He looks 4.5-5yo to me...
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 03:15 AM
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Would have to see him live but in the pics he looks like a 51/2 year old to me
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 04:17 AM
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Would have to see him live but in the pics he looks like a 51/2 year old to me Looking again, he does look 5+..
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 11:26 AM
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Big rump, bit of a sagging belly, protruding brisket and a little sway back. I bet that buck is 5.5 years old. I am very picky with the small acreage that I hunt, but would have taken him in a heart beat. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/11/full-1274-405890-big_8.png)
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 09:18 PM
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The nearly kissing mains are really an attractive trait. And to stay intact thru the rut is impressive
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/19/23 11:58 PM
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The nearly kissing mains are really an attractive trait. And to stay intact thru the rut is impressive When he walked out into the wheat I instantly whispered "shooter" under my breath. Need to learn to trust that instinct. I just overthought this one. Hope to see him again but we also have two wide 8s on camera that are are absolute hammers so I'm pumped for the rest of the season. Spending time in the woods with good friends is a blessing so if I just end up with a doe for the freezer I'm a happy man.
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Re: Coulda woulda
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11/27/23 04:36 PM
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As of Friday he is alive ... this work thing is really messing up my time in the stand. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/11/full-248-406702-screenshot_2023_11_27_at_10.32.57am.png)
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