A buck that unfortuntately the ARs protect...ugh!

This dude needs a Dirt Nap!

why because he is young and could be the making of a REALLY nice buck? I praise ARs when i see a buck like that show up

Nice buck also

....in about 2-3 years!!!

Exactly my thought

Not trying to dogpile the OP, but this is a deer ARs were designed to protect.

Great frame on that guy, btw.

Yup.

I certainly hope you guys are right and he is just a fat young buck but based on his body he looks a little older to me.

I can see that deer hitting 150s in a couple years id keep him around especially with the kickers

Don't worry about "dogging me" cuz I don't take it personal and I hope all you guys are right.

I can understand some of the AR frustration with cull bucks but I truly think you got a nice one in the making with that buck. Good luck.

This is what I would call a young buck. So guys what am I missing? Why do you say the first buck is a young one?

Skinny face, skinny neck, long legged they both look about the same age to me maybe separated by a year.

No, he's a great looking buck with a good looking rack with lots of character. But his neck is small compared to his body. But, it's not rut yet either, and the neck will get bigger. He still looks young, and would easily get a pass from me. Unfortunately, a lot of hunters would shoot this deer when they see the tall G2 and G3, with good brow tines. He has a making for an awesome buck in 2-3 years. The buck above is about a 1.5 year old, maybe 2.5.

I see a 4-4.5 yo buck in that 1st picture..

top buck is 3 and bottom is 2 imo.. Both great deer

I was thinking 4.5 for the first and 2.5 for the second

To me, looks like 4-4.5 and 3.5 or so.

I think he's about 3-4. His back is still really straight across without any sag.

More pics of the full body would be helpful. Any day light pics?

I would agree with that.

I wouldn't have any problem calling that top buck 4.

THIS is a buck that is unfortunately protected by the AR...

Wow!

Worth it

I was thinking the same thing. I might take my chances on that one. Don't think he would be protected if he was in my presence.

I bet hes closer than most think too

Yep, as big as that guy is body-wise, he may actually make 13 inches.

Anyway, I think I'd chance the fine with that ol' bruiser.

This is exactly the scenario I've experienced with ar counties. Hunted lavaca county and watched 7 to 10 bucks like this over 3 years. Only seen one outside the ears, Frustrating

I would not be watching

He just needs to grow up, perfect example of how AR restrictions are working. That is a very nice buck with A LOT of potential.

he's a youngster. Give him a chance and I bet you will be pleasantly surprised in a couple years. I'm not the biggest fan of the AR Restrictions, but this is a prime example of what they were put in place for. That buck does not "need" a dirt nap, but you might "want" to give him one...

I've seen bucks more mature than that one simply explode from one year to the next.

That buck looks like the debble!!

x2 a lot of bucks guys throw term basket rack at or curse ARs about will actually explode in width. A lot of deer grow up first then out sometimes its the other way around. Sometimes more balanced growth.