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[Axle]

The question of legality over this deer seems to keep coming up. I don't see where anyone has questioned the legality of it but the defense keeps popping up as if it is needing defense. I only asked for butt end pictures because I originally thought I saw mule deer ears. Everyone knows it is legal. Anyone who might think it isn't legal needs to read the regs. If they need help with that, then ask.

It might be a mixed blood deer but that doesn't really matter.

In my opinion, it does matter. It is a very rare deer and one that he can really brag on. Again, that is why I originally asked for butt pictures. I want to show this thing to all my friends and I think Track-er has some really big bragging rights. I think the tail has some brown down it and that makes it a mixed breed. I also think the tail end should be tanned and saved next to the mount. I have stated my opinion on what I think it is as far as percentage and again - nobody has questioned its legality as far as I can see. Only God knows for sure what mix it is but I don't think it is pure MD either. Others may think so but that is what this discusion is about too.

A MD/BT cross has been in my dreams for a long time. I would like to see more pictures of these bucks on this forum.

[tlbradford]

Between this buck and Houndhunter's Uncle's buck last year, those are two of the biggest blackies I have seen.  Beautiful deer.  Are you going to keep the wound intact when you get it mounted?

[huntnphool]

I would like to see more pictures of these bucks on this forum.

How many friends do you think Skyval has      J/K Sky

[Track-er]

That eye wound will look the same when mounted.I won't have it sewn shut.



                                                                    Mike

[tlbradford]

It almost sounds like he took a fall, rather than sparring.  Either way, that will add some character to the mount. 

[Ray]

The question of legality over this deer seems to keep coming up. I don't see where anyone has questioned the legality of it but the defense keeps popping up as if it is needing defense. I only asked for butt end pictures because I originally thought I saw mule deer ears. Everyone knows it is legal. Anyone who might think it isn't legal needs to read the regs. If they need help with that, then ask.

It might be a mixed blood deer but that doesn't really matter.

In my opinion, it does matter. It is a very rare deer and one that he can really brag on. Again, that is why I originally asked for butt pictures. I want to show this thing to all my friends and I think Track-er has some really big bragging rights. I think the tail has some brown down it and that makes it a mixed breed. I also think the tail end should be tanned and saved next to the mount. I have stated my opinion on what I think it is as far as percentage and again - nobody has questioned its legality as far as I can see. Only God knows for sure what mix it is but I don't think it is pure MD either. Others may think so but that is what this discusion is about too.

A MD/BT cross has been in my dreams for a long time. I would like to see more pictures of these bucks on this forum.

I defend it because people are calling it a mule deer. Nothing to do with legality concerns and everything to do with the right to clarifying what it will be considered in my statement. There are  no hidden agendas regarding legality from me. So it being a cross breed does not matter one bit in the context of any remark I have made. Other than it will be considered as blacktail in the record books. My statement is correct. Yours might be too but they are of different context and you make things confusing. You are speaking of sentimental value. I am clearly not when it comes to my choice of words.

Nice deer. Now let's get past being focused on my positive remarks.

[andrew_12gauge]

every cross bred buck ive ever seen shows more blacktail characteristics than muley, id say its possible that this is a pure strain muley who was just west of the pct, either way though a nice buck congrats

[7mag.]

That is an awesome buck. I would say definately a cross, but who cares? That is a great buck no matter what species. Just to find him at that altitude, means he is a very mature, smart buck. Good job, and keep it up.

[280ackley]

Probably why B&C only counts blacktails as being west of I5.

Not true, here is the B&C boundaries.
http://www.boone-crockett.org/bgRecords/records_boundaries.asp?area=bgRecords


By the way awesome buck Track-er! 

[Blacktail135]

 Hello Track-er. Very nice deer! Don't let the squabbling over blackie-vs-muley-vs-cross thing bother you. You hunted with a good friend, had a good hunt, got a good deer, got some good meat, got outside and since we only ride this ride of life once just savor what you've just did 'till the ride is over. Congratulation's my man!

 After reading some more of the reply's........tie some flies with that tail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alchase]

Wow, incredible buck!

[KimberRich]

amazing buck and in the snow! nice job

[DeerHarvester]

I don't think anyone is arguing the legal aspect of this buck. From the posts I have read it just seems like a civil discussion about crossbreed deer. Seems like a very interesting topic to me. Not too sure why some our taking it personal. I have found this post to be a great read and everyone agrees it's a great deer.   

[Track-er]

Well its almost been a week since I got my deer and my excitement is winding down.I want to thank a couple of members for their advice on taking care to preserve my mount.I also can't thank Sky enough for his help.I have enjoyed reading all the comments and really like this site and am glad to be a member.


                            Thank You, Mike

[Galpster]

What a monster!! Did you submit it for the B&C? If not why not?