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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: wastickslinger on August 11, 2008, 11:10:32 PM

Title: decent buck from tonight
Post by: wastickslinger on August 11, 2008, 11:10:32 PM: It was almost dark. Bit fuzzy but thought you would enjoy. With archery only 2 weeks away this buck is pretty brave. :chuckle: What do you think 150-160?
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Post by: huntnphool on August 11, 2008, 11:28:23 PM: Hard to tell from those pics but possibly 170. The mains look to be a little short but the rear forks look nice. He also has a weak spread, but might be able to make up for a little of that in mass. I would guess once the velvet is dropped he ends up in the158-160 range.
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on August 11, 2008, 11:29:05 PM: big enough to get an arrow sent his way if im within 50 yards
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Post by: cascademountainhunter on August 12, 2008, 12:11:02 AM: id have no trouble shootin at him thats fursure
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Post by: robb92 on August 12, 2008, 01:24:14 AM: Nice looking buck!
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Post by: Timberstalker on August 12, 2008, 08:23:01 AM: If you let me know where he is I might be able to judge the score a little better. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on August 12, 2008, 08:45:22 AM: Good looking buck! He is a shooter. Nice tall tines
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on August 12, 2008, 08:55:49 AM: Great looking buck, have you been keeping an eye on him or did you just happen to see him on this occasion?
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Post by: bucklucky on August 12, 2008, 09:49:03 AM: looks likw a shooter to me, 160
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Post by: M_ray on August 12, 2008, 10:10:26 AM: You don't know what you're talking about!!!!! that thing is more like 159! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Sorry I know I'm a :sas: :chuckle:
Title: Re: decent buck from tonight
Post by: huntnphool on August 12, 2008, 10:22:25 AM: Quote from: M_ray on August 12, 2008, 10:10:26 AM
You don't know what you're talking about!!!!! that thing is more like 159! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

How did I know that was coming :chuckle:

I'm passing on him, you can't get the big ones if you keep taking the little ones. Sorry M-Ray, your shells are still in my pocket.
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Post by: klikboom on August 12, 2008, 11:47:42 AM: good enough for my wall and freezer :drool:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 12, 2008, 01:16:07 PM: I will see you there opening morning..
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Post by: Slider on August 12, 2008, 03:37:05 PM: I'm with phool!!! He might go 170. I'd say 165 ;)
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Post by: big_bucks on August 12, 2008, 03:45:21 PM: Definitely a shooter. Good luck!
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Post by: MuleySniper on August 12, 2008, 04:00:46 PM: If I see that sucker on Friday (Now that I know where he is :IBCOOL: ) , I'm gonna push that sucker out of that field and up in the hills so I have a crack at him come rifle season!!! Just kidding, he'll be on the ground first day of archery season I bet.
MS
Title: Re: decent buck from tonight
Post by: wastickslinger on August 12, 2008, 04:47:15 PM: I am kicking myself for going modern rifle this year. It has been 13 years since I last rifle hunted. Probably could have got on him opening day. I know others have seen him. In fact there were a few lurkers watching from their truck at a distance. he will likely go into hiding around Sep 1.

If that is 170 I have been underestimating bucks in the past. Bucks that I consider 170 may be 180. That would be nice. ;)

I thought 157 after his velvet is gone. :twocents:
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Post by: jjhunter on August 12, 2008, 06:10:54 PM: Nice buck. 156" gross.
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Post by: Jackjr on August 12, 2008, 08:42:45 PM: Big enough for me. I will take one :dunno:
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on August 13, 2008, 07:16:32 PM: Looks like a good buck..I'd take him in a heart beat. Is he located in a restricted fire arm area? You could always use your bow during modern season..