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Title: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: adamR on December 07, 2014, 01:22:26 PM
Just looking for pictures (field or after the shot) of mule deer bucks that go over 150".  Post pictures with the scores if you would please!!!   I'm wanting to get a little better at field judging mule deer.  Thanks Guys!
Title: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 07, 2014, 01:41:42 PM
Right at 150 and change.
I've got a few more pics of the side view and stuff that will better show what a 150 buck looks like. It's a little big buck. LOL.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 07, 2014, 01:45:15 PM
Here you go.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: westernarcher on December 07, 2014, 02:10:35 PM
Mid 150s.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 07, 2014, 02:21:39 PM
Ole floppy ear.  :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Bean Counter on December 07, 2014, 02:22:25 PM
So Jackelope did you score the icicles, too?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jrebel on December 07, 2014, 02:38:32 PM
157 and change by an unofficial scorer.  27 7/8" outside spread. 
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 07, 2014, 02:47:20 PM
163 and change
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: NaturalSelection on December 07, 2014, 03:34:14 PM
Not scored yet but pretty sure he'll be 150+
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 07, 2014, 04:01:18 PM
Similar to this antler configuration NS

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2FIMG_6659_zps7d8def4b.jpg&hash=f8d5443abecda0f9495ec3b8f4eb3fa0222c874d)
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: sirmissalot on December 07, 2014, 04:03:12 PM
That's an awesome buck bone, I love the mass I'd take a massive buck like that over a high scoring one almost any day
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 07, 2014, 04:07:35 PM
Me too
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: NaturalSelection on December 07, 2014, 04:12:40 PM
Very much so Bone
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jrebel on December 07, 2014, 04:13:39 PM
Those look like the same deer.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: zwickeyman on December 07, 2014, 04:24:58 PM
Check out the tail on Bones buck. Little hybrid action
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: blindluck on December 07, 2014, 04:29:12 PM
145" 24" outside spread
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 07, 2014, 04:30:46 PM

Check out the tail on Bones buck. Little hybrid action

Pretty sure that's a long way from any blacktail. 
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: blindluck on December 07, 2014, 04:33:58 PM
162" 26 1/2 outside spread
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: go4steelhd on December 07, 2014, 04:36:47 PM
These are all 155 to 170
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: NaturalSelection on December 07, 2014, 04:39:12 PM
Not the same but close
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: adamR on December 07, 2014, 04:49:25 PM
Wow, not one buck on here that I would hesitate on with any permit
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: zwickeyman on December 07, 2014, 05:05:15 PM

Check out the tail on Bones buck. Little hybrid action

Pretty sure that's a long way from any blacktail.

Jackalope

I was talking Whitetail. I've seen a ton of crosses west of Spokane and my buddy shot a pig of a cross in Swakane. The thing about crosses, whether its (Muledeer x Blacktail) or(Muledeer x Whitetail) is a lot like humans. You take a little of your looks from your dad and a little from your mom, with varying degrees. IMHO
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Bigshooter on December 07, 2014, 05:20:08 PM

Check out the tail on Bones buck. Little hybrid action

Pretty sure that's a long way from any blacktail.

Jackalope

I was talking Whitetail. I've seen a ton of crosses west of Spokane and my buddy shot a pig of a cross in Swakane. The thing about crosses, whether its (Muledeer x Blacktail) or(Muledeer x Whitetail) is a lot like humans. You take a little of your looks from your dad and a little from your mom, with varying degrees. IMHO

From everything that I have read it is very rare for a mule deer and a whitetail to cross.  It is so rare that mule deer and blacktail cross more than mule deer and whitetail.  And the best way to know if it's a cross is by the tarsal gland.  Not by looking at the tail.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: rileyb on December 07, 2014, 06:48:30 PM
180"  28 3/4 wide  6" base
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: zwickeyman on December 07, 2014, 07:08:25 PM
Bigshooter,
You are correct, way more rare for the Whitetail cross vs Blacktail but trust me they do and I have seen a bunch of them.

RileyB,

Nice buck
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 07, 2014, 07:11:15 PM
These four are all between 151 and 166


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And, here's one that is less than 150
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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 07, 2014, 07:33:32 PM
These four are all between 151 and 166

And, here's one that is less than 150


Blue boxes DL
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: rileyb on December 07, 2014, 07:48:34 PM
here is a better view
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: wildweeds on December 07, 2014, 08:19:46 PM
248 Gross,245 net. I mentioned this buck in another thread,I knew the guy who killed him in 1977 well before B & C had a non typical section for mule deer,We saw the deer head this weekend at the elk christmas in Vegas,I recognized the antlers and looked down to find out I was correct.Tod passed away last year,his son owns the head now.It's on the eastmans head tour.
 (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FFred2.jpg&hash=d448c2d0922c5f701c8d92140e1261647fbab00d)

This is my cousins son's buck from last year, scored  180,29 3/4 wide

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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: sakoshooter on December 07, 2014, 08:41:45 PM
Not scored yet but pretty sure he'll be 150+

Very nice NS
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Jackjr on December 07, 2014, 09:01:19 PM
Here are a couple
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Wacenturion on December 07, 2014, 09:10:59 PM
151 3/8.........Okanogan Muzzleloader buck 1977

Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 07, 2014, 09:29:17 PM
These four are all between 151 and 166

And, here's one that is less than 150


Blue boxes DL
Sorry Rob, don't know how to fix that - I see them in my post.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Igor on December 08, 2014, 07:43:20 AM
Gross 173 7/8.........net 166 7/8.

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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: rosscrazyelk on December 08, 2014, 10:24:22 AM
This is around 150
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: NaturalSelection on December 08, 2014, 04:51:46 PM
Not scored yet but pretty sure he'll be 150+

Very nice NS

Thanks Sako
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: rosscrazyelk on December 08, 2014, 04:59:14 PM
Over 150 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on December 08, 2014, 05:26:31 PM
A 150 Buck
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 08, 2014, 06:12:24 PM
 A couple 150+ class bucks to give you a perspective on the hoof.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 08, 2014, 08:18:04 PM
Right around that 150" range.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: MtnMuley on December 08, 2014, 08:21:40 PM
You must have meant right around 165"+ range.......
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: kentrek on December 08, 2014, 08:23:50 PM
It's amazing how not all 150 bucks are not created equal...petty impressive bucks guys :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: actionshooter on December 08, 2014, 08:46:24 PM
Right around that 150" range.

Thinking that might fall into the "or better" range
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 08, 2014, 09:20:15 PM
This might be him on the camera this year.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 08, 2014, 09:22:24 PM

You must have meant right around 165"+ range.......

Maybe I did.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: stew pidasso on December 09, 2014, 08:12:48 AM
157,157, 167
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: JamesK. on December 09, 2014, 08:27:55 AM
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180 gross, 177 net. Scored by an official scorer for Pope and Young


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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 09, 2014, 09:33:17 AM
Did you keep the velvet James or strip it
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Miles on December 09, 2014, 11:48:01 AM
Over 150.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: stew pidasso on December 09, 2014, 12:38:54 PM
Over 150.
Barely :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: washingtonmuley on December 09, 2014, 01:01:51 PM
169"
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 09, 2014, 01:03:45 PM

It is interesting to see the different ways you can get to 150.  Wide, long tines, spindly, tall, thick, crab claws.  Great examples of the different combinations.

Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 09, 2014, 01:05:42 PM
Over 150.

YOU CUT THE CAPE!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 09, 2014, 01:13:11 PM
Over 150.
Its so big it has its own kick stand
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Miles on December 09, 2014, 04:11:08 PM
Over 150.

YOU CUT THE CAPE!!!!!!!!


About half way out I contemplated cutting the rest off... :chuckle:   I've never had a deer mounted as I like being able to pull the antlers off the wall and check them out from time to time.


This one should break the 150 mark.  Outside spread was a touch over 26" if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: muleyslayer#1 on December 09, 2014, 07:13:28 PM
Little over 150"
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Post by: go4steelhd on December 09, 2014, 07:15:22 PM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 09, 2014, 09:10:27 PM
 Nice of you guys to post your monsters :tup: but those are too obvious. I think he is looking for bucks that might be difficult to decide on, not the no brainers you are throwing up here. :dunno:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: adamR on December 10, 2014, 06:05:14 AM
Lol, ya I was looking for the smaller ones that are on that edge but I would still shoot any buck posted thus far...

I know I wouldn't pass the one muleyslayer slayer just posted, what would you say he scored, 190?
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 10, 2014, 06:10:29 AM
His back fork trounces his score.    That being said, put away the calculator and get out your skinning blade
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: JamesK. on December 10, 2014, 06:51:17 AM
Bone, I kept the Velvet. Managed to get it home without messing it up at all.


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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on December 10, 2014, 07:01:52 AM
Over 150.

YOU CUT THE CAPE!!!!!!!!

I'd be buying a new cape!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 10, 2014, 07:07:20 AM
Here are two that are around 150. Most people get it backwards. The one on the left is 159 4/8 the one on the right is 147 4/8.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 10, 2014, 07:13:37 AM
Good example right there.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 10, 2014, 07:16:50 AM
Over 150.

YOU CUT THE CAPE!!!!!!!!

You have a big buck and you don't have a cape. :sry: :sry: :sry: :stirthepot: :sry: :sry: :sry:  couldn't resist. 
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jackelope on December 10, 2014, 07:28:59 AM
Over 150.

YOU CUT THE CAPE!!!!!!!!

You have a big buck and you don't have a cape. :sry: :sry: :sry: :stirthepot: :sry: :sry: :sry:  couldn't resist.

I used to have a cape though.........

 :'(
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jjhunter on December 10, 2014, 07:31:32 AM
This buck grosses around 160" as a slick 3x4.   A different example of a 150" plus.

 
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 10, 2014, 09:24:26 AM
Good example right there.
Thanks standing in a field together I think most would shoot the one on the right thinking it was bigger, the width is deceiving and doesn't gain anything for the score. The one on the left is taller with more mass and 6" worth of eye guards. Both deer only had 3" of deductions, pretty symetrical.

Anything above 140 is tough for me to judge in the field. I am not big on score but it is a reference point.

Here is my deer from this year and it goes around 130. Tank of a body that I wasn't about to pass on.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 10, 2014, 09:53:10 AM
Here are two that are around 150. Most people get it backwards. The one on the left is 159 4/8 the one on the right is 147 4/8.

 That's because most people get way too excited about spread.

 Nice bucks and great examples. :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 10, 2014, 10:20:21 AM
Here are two that are around 150. Most people get it backwards. The one on the left is 159 4/8 the one on the right is 147 4/8.

 That's because most people get way too excited about spread.

 Nice bucks and great examples. :tup:
Thanks, this year's deer is pretty wide and heavy, the crab claw forks all around kill the score and it is only 3x4, not that a 4" tine would have helped the score a ton. Deeper forks and it would have scored really well, it started great the eye guards are 3".  General archery at 44 yards that is a deer you just can't pass up, especially this year, it was real slim pickings.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 10, 2014, 10:26:12 AM
Here are two that are around 150. Most people get it backwards. The one on the left is 159 4/8 the one on the right is 147 4/8.

 That's because most people get way too excited about spread.

 Nice bucks and great examples. :tup:
Thanks, this year's deer is pretty wide and heavy, the crab claw forks all around kill the score and it is only 3x4, not that a 4" tine would have helped the score a ton. Deeper forks and it would have scored really well, it started great the eye guards are 3".  General archery at 44 yards that is a deer you just can't pass up, especially this year, it was real slim pickings.

Outstanding buck too :tup:, I couldn't care less about score, my focus is on mass when I'm out. I'll drop a 2x2 if it's got 6" bases and chocolate antlers. ;)
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 10, 2014, 10:30:10 AM
Best way to find a 150 buck in WA is to follow the guy who says he saw a solid 180 class buck.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 10, 2014, 10:34:18 AM
I was going to say the same thing.   Most "180" bucks in Washington are 150 and most  "200" bucks are 180.


Bottom line, most 150 bucks are mature deer and most hunters should or would be happy to harvest one unless carrying a special permit in their pocket, or  are some kind of special.   
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: westsidehntr on December 10, 2014, 10:42:47 AM
I was going to say the same thing.   Most "180" bucks in Washington are 150 and most  "200" bucks are 180.


Bottom line, most 150 bucks are mature deer and most hunters should or would be happy to harvest one unless carrying a special permit in their pocket, or  are some kind of special.

Like you?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 10, 2014, 10:44:21 AM
Something that only happened to me once in 15 seasons checking hunters: 2 old guys in the foothills of the south Bighorns in Wyoming.  They complained there weren't any yearling bucks, all they could find was "big old bucks that aren't worth eating".  Thought it was a joke at first, but they were totally serious.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 10, 2014, 10:47:18 AM
I was going to say the same thing.   Most "180" bucks in Washington are 150 and most  "200" bucks are 180.


Bottom line, most 150 bucks are mature deer and most hunters should or would be happy to harvest one unless carrying a special permit in their pocket, or  are some kind of special.

Like you?  :chuckle:
Oh I be very happy with the pile of 150s I have harvested. 
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: westsidehntr on December 10, 2014, 10:49:58 AM
I was going to say the same thing.   Most "180" bucks in Washington are 150 and most  "200" bucks are 180.


Bottom line, most 150 bucks are mature deer and most hunters should or would be happy to harvest one unless carrying a special permit in their pocket, or  are some kind of special.

Like you?  :chuckle:
Oh I be very happy with the pile of 150s I have harvested.
I would be too! Just messin wit ya bone.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 10, 2014, 10:52:54 AM
Best way to find a 150 buck in WA is to follow the guy who says he saw a solid 180 class buck.

 Spot on right there!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 10, 2014, 11:05:52 AM
I was going to say the same thing.   Most "180" bucks in Washington are 150 and most  "200" bucks are 180.


Bottom line, most 150 bucks are mature deer and most hunters should or would be happy to harvest one unless carrying a special permit in their pocket, or  are some kind of special.
:yeah: Spot on with both statements, and for me I am super happy with anything that I kill with my bow.  Every year I go after what is legal, sometimes its a doe, sometimes its a 120" buck and some times when I get there I find a 160" deer right next to him and shoot that instead.  Sometimes it works out and sometimes it goes to heck and I have to go find another one to go after.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: actionshooter on December 10, 2014, 07:29:13 PM
Here are a couple that are close
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Miles on December 12, 2014, 08:04:38 PM
Actionshooter, I like the looks of that second buck!  Made me think of this one when I saw the pic.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: WAcoueshunter on December 13, 2014, 08:11:45 AM

Miles, that tank makes your rifle look like a cricket!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: BigZum on December 13, 2014, 08:36:41 AM
This Buck scored 184 5/8
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: BigZum on December 13, 2014, 08:38:22 AM
same buck
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: BigZum on December 13, 2014, 08:39:51 AM
another view
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Kenaiwild on December 13, 2014, 09:07:19 AM
Don't remember exactly, but I think this 3 was right under 150 gross. 
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 13, 2014, 09:29:43 AM
same buck
Could use a bit more mass :chuckle:  What a cool deer!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: crabcreekhunter on December 13, 2014, 10:34:33 AM
14' 13' 12' washington general all over 160" (on the bed)
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: kodiak 907 on December 13, 2014, 11:43:06 AM
Dang!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Bean Counter on December 13, 2014, 12:09:19 PM
Brutes!  :o
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Muskrat on December 13, 2014, 12:38:18 PM
158. Did not have much mass.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: link on December 13, 2014, 01:47:44 PM
I know its very difficult to judge a photo, but man, that buck looks bigger than 158. You talking net?
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Muskrat on December 13, 2014, 02:01:33 PM
I had him measured many years ago at the Puyallup Fair outdoor show and was given the form that said 158. He is about 28 inches wide and does not have a great mass. After that, I just kinda forgot about how big he is.

He was taken in 1969 in the Methow around Perrigin Lake. He holds a bunch of memories for me. Thanks for your interest. Muskrat
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: crabcreekhunter on December 13, 2014, 02:15:38 PM
I know its very difficult to judge a photo, but man, that buck looks bigger than 158. You talking net?
Definitely bigger than 158 by the pic in my opinion, great buck muskrat
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 13, 2014, 03:05:17 PM
I know its very difficult to judge a photo, but man, that buck looks bigger than 158. You talking net?
Definitely bigger than 158 by the pic in my opinion, great buck muskrat
  :yeah:  If it was scored at a show it would be net score.  I bet gross is closer to 180+
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: link on December 13, 2014, 03:15:53 PM
With him being 28 wide, I just cant see that buck being 158. Great buck! Maybe they left off your inside spread :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: cwbobcathunter on December 13, 2014, 03:30:48 PM
This is an awesome thread, along with lots of good reference points for sizing up bucks  :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: mtndew on December 13, 2014, 03:37:01 PM
182" Custer National Forrest buck.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: MtnMuley on December 13, 2014, 03:45:40 PM
If that buck is 28" wide, no way he grosses under 190. :twocents:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: BigZum on December 13, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Muskrat I agree with Link, pictures are hard to score, but I would say :tup: you need to have that buck re scored.
It is well over a 158 inch buck !!! extremely nice buck
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 13, 2014, 05:46:29 PM
 150+
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on December 14, 2014, 08:31:03 AM
Never have had this buck scored but I've always assumed that it was in that ball park of around 140-150. About 24 wide with decent mass. But I'm not sure on what he scores!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Kenaiwild on December 14, 2014, 08:44:56 AM
Right at 180.  A 170 buck without his eye guards.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 14, 2014, 10:51:06 AM
Never have had this buck scored but I've always assumed that it was in that ball park of around 140-150. About 24 wide with decent mass. But I'm not sure on what he scores!

 I'd say you are correct.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Skillet on December 14, 2014, 10:56:33 AM
Right at 180.  A 170 buck without his eye guards.
Beautiful buck.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2014, 04:50:44 PM
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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Miles on December 14, 2014, 05:14:25 PM
Different looking front forks on that one.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: M_ray on December 14, 2014, 07:05:46 PM
If I remember mid 150's
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: M_ray on December 14, 2014, 07:06:47 PM
A 150 3 point
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: M_ray on December 14, 2014, 07:07:58 PM
The two euro's on the wall are 150's
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: lablover on December 15, 2014, 03:37:56 AM
169" with 29 1/2" outside spread
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155" with 19" outside spread
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Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: MooseZ25 on December 15, 2014, 10:55:32 AM
I have not taped it yet but guessing over 150.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: The scout on December 15, 2014, 11:11:20 AM
never put a tape on him but I'm guessing he would make the cut.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: GoldenOscar on December 16, 2014, 11:29:39 PM

Never measured but should go pretty close.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: GoldenOscar on December 16, 2014, 11:32:43 PM
Better picture but not as big a deer.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 17, 2014, 04:13:09 PM
Some really nice deer are getting posted in here.  I would like to see what the tape says about some of the unknown entries.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 17, 2014, 05:41:04 PM
That's a "real dandy", my guess is 170 range, but that is just a guess. lots of mass and great character on that one.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 17, 2014, 05:55:01 PM
Never been into the scoring deal but I,m guessing 150 :dunno:. In all my years of our family hunting history(approx 650 bucks going back to about 1918) in this state no one in our family has ever had a buck scored. It was either "ya I got a buck, ya I got a big fella or I got a real dandy" :chuckle: :chuckle:. Anybody want to take a shot at a score on this guy, I,m kind of curious....Thanks fellas.

One heck of a buck right there!  :tup:

Funny thing is I can't judge deer racks for nothing, but can get close in the ball park on elk which I don't hunt to often.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jrebel on December 17, 2014, 06:48:36 PM
Never been into the scoring deal but I,m guessing 150 :dunno:. In all my years of our family hunting history(approx 650 bucks going back to about 1918) in this state no one in our family has ever had a buck scored. It was either "ya I got a buck, ya I got a big fella or I got a real dandy" :chuckle: :chuckle:. Anybody want to take a shot at a score on this guy, I,m kind of curious....Thanks fellas.

Who cares what it scores.....that is a hog.   :tup: :tup: :tup:  I would say it definitely deserves a spot in this thread.   :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: boneaddict on December 17, 2014, 07:34:39 PM
Would love that one. :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: bigmacc on December 17, 2014, 07:54:23 PM
Would love that one. :tup:

Whats sad bone, is my dad tells stories of alot bigger bucks that my great grandparents killed in the 20,s and 30,s and they would give all there horns away to neighborhood kids, some  were given to friends who cut them up to make things out of,knife handles,utensil handles,gear shift knobs,hat and coat racks, etc etc  :yike:. none of there racks  are around  today,only a few faded pictures,very sad.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: kentrek on December 17, 2014, 08:04:46 PM
Would love that one. :tup:

Whats sad bone, is my dad tells stories of alot bigger bucks that my great grandparents killed in the 20,s and 30,s and they would give all there horns away to neighborhood kids, some  were given to friends who cut them up to make things out of,knife handles,utensil handles,gear shift knobs,hat and coat racks, etc etc  :yike:. none of there racks  are around  today,only a few faded pictures,very sad.

I talked to an old timer that moved into a house with a big fence made of elk horns....he burned it...

My grampa was a butcher an said his trash used to be full of horns...

Interesting how things have changed, definitely alot of history lost ??? But I guess it wasn't history back then
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Trailtamer on December 17, 2014, 10:45:46 PM
It's amazing how big an actual 150" buck is. This one nets just over 160
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Maverick on December 18, 2014, 10:30:36 AM
Bigshooter,
You are correct, way more rare for the Whitetail cross vs Blacktail but trust me they do and I have seen a bunch of them.

RileyB,

Nice buck

Got any pics of a whitetail/mule deer cross?
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: bigmacc on December 19, 2014, 02:37:37 PM
That's a "real dandy", my guess is 170 range, but that is just a guess. lots of mass and great character on that one.


Thanks Rainier10, and yes that is one of the "I got a dandy" bucks :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2014, 03:50:31 PM
That's a "real dandy", my guess is 170 range, but that is just a guess. lots of mass and great character on that one.


Thanks Rainier10, and yes that is one of the "I got a dandy" bucks :chuckle: :chuckle:
If you would have said that "you got a buck" or that was just a "big fella" I would have fallen out of my chair.

Dandy buck for sure.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2014, 05:35:16 PM
Here are a couple of bucks from this year.  Haven't had a pro score them but a quick tape in camp has my buddies deer on the right going around 156 and mine on the left maybe making 130.  The deep forks and the mass on his really make a difference.  The crab claws and missing fork on the right side kill mine.

We couldn't pass either one up with a bow and they are each cool in their own way.

Score is just a measuring stick, both of these score well in the cool category for me, his scores better by the tape also.  :chuckle:  The hunt itself, the pack out and the memories of these two are what really scores high for me.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: bigmacc on December 19, 2014, 06:24:40 PM
Here are a couple of bucks from this year.  Haven't had a pro score them but a quick tape in camp has my buddies deer on the right going around 156 and mine on the left maybe making 130.  The deep forks and the mass on his really make a difference.  The crab claws and missing fork on the right side kill mine.

We couldn't pass either one up with a bow and they are each cool in their own way.

Score is just a measuring stick, both of these score well in the cool category for me, his scores better by the tape also.  :chuckle:  The hunt itself, the pack out and the memories of these two are what really scores high for me.

A couple "real dandy,s"... :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 19, 2014, 06:32:27 PM
Here are a couple of bucks from this year.  Haven't had a pro score them but a quick tape in camp has my buddies deer on the right going around 156 and mine on the left maybe making 130.  The deep forks and the mass on his really make a difference.  The crab claws and missing fork on the right side kill mine.

We couldn't pass either one up with a bow and they are each cool in their own way.

Score is just a measuring stick, both of these score well in the cool category for me, his scores better by the tape also.  :chuckle:  The hunt itself, the pack out and the memories of these two are what really scores high for me.

A couple "real dandy,s"... :tup:

 :yeah: and your friends with casper?!?! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: bigmacc on December 19, 2014, 06:35:15 PM
Here are a couple of bucks from this year.  Haven't had a pro score them but a quick tape in camp has my buddies deer on the right going around 156 and mine on the left maybe making 130.  The deep forks and the mass on his really make a difference.  The crab claws and missing fork on the right side kill mine.

We couldn't pass either one up with a bow and they are each cool in their own way.

Score is just a measuring stick, both of these score well in the cool category for me, his scores better by the tape also.  :chuckle:  The hunt itself, the pack out and the memories of these two are what really scores high for me.

A couple "real dandy,s"... :tup:

 :yeah: and your friends with casper?!?! :chuckle:

 :chuckle: :chuckle:..There may be only a few that know what the heck were getting a chuckle out of. No disrespect at all, Casper is a legend!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2014, 07:27:53 PM
Here are a couple of bucks from this year.  Haven't had a pro score them but a quick tape in camp has my buddies deer on the right going around 156 and mine on the left maybe making 130.  The deep forks and the mass on his really make a difference.  The crab claws and missing fork on the right side kill mine.

We couldn't pass either one up with a bow and they are each cool in their own way.

Score is just a measuring stick, both of these score well in the cool category for me, his scores better by the tape also.  :chuckle:  The hunt itself, the pack out and the memories of these two are what really scores high for me.

A couple "real dandy,s"... :tup:

 :yeah: and your friends with casper?!?! :chuckle:
yep, that's how we get close. :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: webster1 on December 19, 2014, 09:01:29 PM
Opening day of bow
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: huntnphool on December 19, 2014, 09:37:40 PM
Opening day of bow

 Here you go webster1, save it and modify your post with this one rotated. Nice buck, congrats.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: gil on December 28, 2014, 08:39:38 PM
2013 buck that in the 140-150 range.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Cowpower on December 29, 2014, 12:24:10 PM
My 12 yr old boy from this year.  He was super excited, but not as much as I was when we walked up to it.
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: jrebel on December 29, 2014, 12:41:09 PM
My 12 yr old boy from this year.  He was super excited, but not as much as I was when we walked up to it.

Wow....super buck!!  Love the mass.  Congrats to your son  :tup:
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: _TONY_ on December 29, 2014, 01:04:36 PM
My 12 yr old boy from this year.  He was super excited, but not as much as I was when we walked up to it.

Awesome buck!
Title: Re: Examples of 150" or better mule deer
Post by: Miles on December 30, 2014, 05:15:26 AM
2013 buck that in the 140-150 range.
:tup:
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