Shoot or Pass

[buckstopshere]

So this bad boy cruised into one of the trailcams a few days back. Based on his body, I don't think he's all that old but his rack is a really cool non-typical. Would be a wall hanger IMO.

However, I'm not a trophy hunter. My buddy I hunt with is and says he won't hesitate if he gets the chance. No problem with that. Me on the other hand, I'm not sure. In the heat of the moment, I'd probably not pass but IDK. In another year, who knows how big he'd get.

So what do you think? Bust him up or let him walk and hope he's around next year?

 

[jblomenberg16]

I dunno, those eyes are really freakin me out man!

 

[Que]

Where?!

I would definitely take him out!

 

[Mosinguy]

I wouldn't take out a possessed deer, IMO.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Where?!

I would definitely take him out!

You have to see him first, right?

 

[buckstopshere]

I dunno, those eyes are really freakin me out man!

I showed my 5 yo daughter the pics and she was freaked out for real. Thought it was a zombie deer.

I don't even know where she learned about zombies. Too funny.

 

[Hookeye]

I'd arrow him in a heartbeat.

 

[buckstopshere]

Where?!

I would definitely take him out!

Where is easy. A rage in the cage, that's where

He is west of Richmond, east of Terre haute north of Evansville and south of south bend. Hopefully that gives you something to work with

 

[trapperDave]

looks like a prime candidate for dinner to me

 

[buckstopshere]

I'd arrow him in a heartbeat.

I doubt I could let him walk but definitely wanted some opinions. Thanks for yours.

This property keeps the deer well fed. None that we have pics of (just got em out last week) appear to be malnourished.

Having said that, his body mass isn't quite there but it's still early too. We didnt move the camera and set another along his path. Hopefully we will keep catching him and see him fatten up.

 

[Willie]

Dead deer if I had him close..

 

[patience0830]

Hunting bone I'd have to arrow that one. He's at least 3 and a half and maybe older. How much pressure does the area get? You'll have a better idea if you get some pix after the velvet comes off. If the mass is weak I might let him go and hope he gets better next yr.

 

[remauto1187]

He would be on my wall right next to the one below. They all taste the same....Like venison! Best of luck to you this hunting season.

 

[hammer24]

I'd want to see him without the velvet, but my gut tells me I'd have a hard time passing that one. His right side is funky! If I got a good look at him and his left side was spindly I could possibly pass.

 

[buckstopshere]

Hunting bone I'd have to arrow that one. He's at least 3 and a half and maybe older. How much pressure does the area get? You'll have a better idea if you get some pix after the velvet comes off. If the mass is weak I might let him go and hope he gets better next yr.

No pressure. 300 acres and it's just me and my buddy.

 

[daddydug]

Nice deer, I dont think i would let him walk by!!

 

[Springer]

An arrow would be headed his way if he walked by me Nice buck.

 

[Redskinsfan]

I dunno, those eyes are really freakin me out man!

This is similar to what I was thinking, but more along the lines that I like those electric eyes.

I would let him pass.

 

[42769vette]

no question about it i would take that deer. ive always wanted to kill a non typical

 

[tom1025]

I wouldn't hesitate. He would look great on the wall.