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Title: 8 x 6 Blacktail? Score it?
Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 01:16:11 PM: I acquired a large blacktail through brother in-law... hunter somewhat unknown and not verifiable... early 60's buck.
I'm thinking this buck will go high in the non typical class. Should I have it scored?
I'm thinking scored but not booked?? :dunno: Suggestions?

Should I post pics? would that help?
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Post by: whacker1 on December 14, 2010, 01:16:58 PM: at least post pictures so we can help you decide... :chuckle:
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Post by: lewy on December 14, 2010, 01:17:45 PM: :yeah:
Title: Re: 8 x 6 Blacktail? Score it?
Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 01:17:49 PM: Quote from: whacker1 on December 14, 2010, 01:16:58 PM
at least post pictures so we can help you decide... :chuckle:

I'll get some tonight and post...
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Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 03:45:36 PM: 18 wide 15 tall...see if this works
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Post by: Houndhunter on December 14, 2010, 03:46:14 PM: thats pretty impressive
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Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 03:51:25 PM: another
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Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on December 14, 2010, 03:57:29 PM: That's got to be one of the best looking non-typical blacktail I've seen.

Yes, have it measured.

No, I would not have it entered in B&C.

Get a cape and get a shoulder mount done!
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Post by: ser300wsm on December 14, 2010, 04:05:38 PM: I would have it scored, Then have it mounted on the wall... That is very nice... I have a couple that i need to get scored also... :drool:
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Post by: BigD on December 14, 2010, 04:05:51 PM: Wow, thats a dandy
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Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 04:08:45 PM: Hard to find a cape...most bucks that would fit are mounted....

I have a couple of bucks in the 120's and it dwarfs them...

This buck was scored 124 net 116 and the above buck has a bunch of inches over it.
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Post by: whacker1 on December 14, 2010, 04:28:18 PM: Definitely get it scored. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on December 14, 2010, 04:38:10 PM: that is a true trophy, scored yes, entered no. There are capes out there for a big mature blacktail like that one. Would not be hard to get a cape to fit it.

Joe
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Post by: Bigtine96 on December 14, 2010, 04:43:11 PM: Hard to score a non typical over the computer, But His forks arn't to big, but he has alot of nice inlines. I would gross his from 150 to maybe 165???? Just a guess tho
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Post by: singleshot12 on December 14, 2010, 04:50:06 PM: You should be able to get a rough estimate with a cloth tape yourself.. it's gotta be in the 150's
Is it a washington buck? and do you know what county it came from?
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Post by: bucklucky on December 14, 2010, 04:55:48 PM: I got some masher blacktail capes that would fit him just right. Ive heald them antlers at Luckyshot, damn impresive. I can put a tape to it if you like too.
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Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 04:58:34 PM: Tried to score but had major debate over g2....look at the g2 close.

Hate to say what I came up with but ...140's nontypical...real hard to score.
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Post by: chester on December 14, 2010, 04:59:44 PM: :drool: just get a cape. who cares what it scores? its BIG
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Post by: bow4elk on December 14, 2010, 05:03:22 PM: Awesome rack for sure! I'd be happy to score it for you. Any reason you wouldn't want to have that buck represented in the state book, assuming it's a WA deer? Just curious. They don't have to be your animals, you can be listed as the owner of the rack.
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Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 05:16:34 PM: It was at Lucky shot for quite a while... picked it up the other day.

@bow4elk.
I have a buck from my wife's grandad in the book..was at #2 non typ... was fine with puttin it in the book because I knew the hunter.
This buck was taken near Arlington but the hunter was a friend of brother in laws father.. he was a warden so the buck was legal.
Without knowing the hunter I feel funny about having it booked but the buck certainly would score high and deserves the respect.

PS.. I did try to call you...I'll call in a bit.
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Post by: Buckrub on December 14, 2010, 05:19:21 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on December 14, 2010, 04:55:48 PM
I got some masher blacktail capes that would fit him just right. Ive heald them antlers at Luckyshot, damn impresive. I can put a tape to it if you like too.

Might take you up on it... son speaks highly of you. pm me your phone number
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on December 14, 2010, 05:23:26 PM: Great buck, if anything I would at least get it mounted if you don't care about the score.
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Post by: Buckrub on December 15, 2010, 08:48:17 AM: Thanks guys... good discussion.

I probably will have it scored and booked just to honor the animal and not me.

Charlie is interested in providing a head mount...thanks Charlie...you will get my business from here on.
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Post by: Houndhunter on December 15, 2010, 08:57:57 AM: i would score it and maybe mount it if i had the money, the book thing has never been important to me and it costs money to do so. as far as entering it in the book will do the animal justice..... i guess i dont feel like the same way
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Post by: Bigshooter on December 16, 2010, 03:09:23 AM: That is a stud of a buck. But even with all those points I don't think i't would make book nontypical. I came up with 142 4/8 gross. Great buck but it has stubby points that will keep it from going book. I would not even think twice about getting it mounted.
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Post by: Buckrub on December 23, 2010, 04:04:10 AM: 148 and some change...

Thanks Tom... It was a pleasure meeting you.
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Post by: bow4elk on December 23, 2010, 08:24:55 AM: Likewise, it was great meeting you - sorry it got so dang cold in my garage. Charlie has a nice pellet stove and lots of goodies to look at so I'm sure you'll enjoy the visit. It's always fun to contemplate a big set of antlers, especially a non-typical blacktail. Happy Holidays!
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Post by: jackelope on December 23, 2010, 08:26:49 AM: Quote from: bow4elk on December 23, 2010, 08:24:55 AM
Likewise, it was great meeting you - sorry it got so dang cold in my garage. Charlie has a nice pellet stove and lots of goodies to look at so I'm sure you'll enjoy the visit. It's always fun to contemplate a big set of antlers, especially a non-typical blacktail. Happy Holidays!
Be careful...visits at Charlies can last for hours. Tons of stuff to gawk at.
My last trip to his place was a 7 hour round trip. :o
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Post by: bow4elk on December 23, 2010, 08:44:58 AM: Quote from: jackelope on December 23, 2010, 08:26:49 AM
Quote from: bow4elk on December 23, 2010, 08:24:55 AM
Likewise, it was great meeting you - sorry it got so dang cold in my garage. Charlie has a nice pellet stove and lots of goodies to look at so I'm sure you'll enjoy the visit. It's always fun to contemplate a big set of antlers, especially a non-typical blacktail. Happy Holidays!
Be careful...visits at Charlies can last for hours. Tons of stuff to gawk at.
My last trip to his place was a 7 hour round trip. :o

I hear you! I think we should lobby for him to build a concession stand or at least offer up some good food and drink. Taxidermists these days...
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Post by: Buckrub on December 23, 2010, 09:16:11 AM: LOL.... No problem.. I'll schedule a larger time slot for hunting stories and turn the cell phone off.
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Post by: bucklucky on January 03, 2011, 05:11:42 PM: LOL! Sorry guys, my computer took a major dive before xmas. Just got my new one finally.