49 degrees north late rifle WT permit

[vandeman17]

That's a nice buck, congrats, but there is potential for much nicer bucks too, there's just not as many deer as there used to be. But, that's also a problem in much of the state. 

I was actually surprised how many deer we had on our camera in a one week soak in this spot. Two cameras about 300 yards apart had 10 different bucks and numerous does/yearlings. With that said, I agree in potential for bigger bucks and there aren't as many deer overall as in the past.

[buckfvr]

I did kill this buck last season on opening morning of late rifle. Would gladly kill one similar with a permit in hand

Don't need the permit to kill bucks like that, heck, those can be had in October.  Hard concept for most to grasp, but you cant kill a big mature if you keep killing bucks like that.  Provided your goal is a big mature, otherwise, great meat buck for sure, even better had you waited til the end of the season.

[dmoua]

Worth it in my opinion. Hopefully it'll go back to 4pt min in the future.

[vandeman17]

That’s a shooter!

[OutHouse]

Vandeman how old do you think that buck is that you posted in this thread? Great buck by the way

[vandeman17]

Vandeman how old do you think that buck is that you posted in this thread? Great buck by the way

My guess would be 3.5-4.5 based on body size/build and teeth condition

[OutHouse]

Vandeman how old do you think that buck is that you posted in this thread? Great buck by the way

My guess would be 3.5-4.5 based on body size/build and teeth condition

Interesting. Hard for me to judge whitetail age. I read an article chronicling the growth of a buck over its lifetime and was surprised to see its peak antlers were at age 6 or so. I figured it would be around 4 but am no expert. I say go for it you'll probably nail a monster and then we can see it on here hopefully!