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Post by: Elkslayer on December 13, 2011, 11:23:56 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 13, 2011, 11:29:41 PM
Post by: jgrimes on December 13, 2011, 11:30:46 PM
Right now is the best time to scout for next late season! I started a week ago.
I've read this too many times, but just never get around to doing it. Some stud bucks showing up there for ya!
Post by: Miles on December 13, 2011, 11:39:59 PM
J/K. Awesome buck, I hope you see him again.
Post by: daydreamn on December 13, 2011, 11:54:21 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 14, 2011, 12:10:02 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 12:12:11 AM
He looks young. Thats a great buck there!
It becomes difficult to distinguish age beyond 4.5 years to all but the most trained eye. However, the non-typical is 4.5 at a minimum and I would guess older. He doesn't have that well conditioned race horse look that a 3.5 year old usually has and though you can't see it as well in his photos his legs appear shorter than a 3.5 or less and not out of proportion for his body. At this point his antlers are probably close to as large as they will ever be. Best case scenario it is reasonable to expect 15-20 inches difference between this year and next year. That being said he could be much smaller or much larger depending on how this 7-8 months treat him.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 12:13:10 AM
Some outstanding animals! I think that last buck given a couple years could really turn into a masher :tup:
I think so too.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 14, 2011, 12:29:20 AM
One of these days I will have to post a picture or 2 of a set of shed I have from a buck I called legend! I watched him winter almost every year in the same canyon on our place. Dam shed hunting tresspassers beat me to his sheds most years. I did find one side when he was 6 and then the matching set when he was 7! then never saw him again after that winter. Always showed up from the mountains late after everyone else. I love to watch deer grow! Its one of the coolest things when you have history with a animal. I was always happy to see him and never had any desire to shoot him even though he was a monster. He was just a majestic buck that I loved having around!
Post by: daydreamn on December 14, 2011, 12:37:33 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 14, 2011, 01:11:40 AM
Post by: Arteman on December 14, 2011, 01:21:33 AM
Post by: huntnnw on December 14, 2011, 06:30:26 AM
Ill disagree on the second buck...he'll never grow a g4 on the one side and I have watched to many bucks like this over the years..Id be surprised if he grew 10" in his lieftime
Post by: HornHoarder on December 14, 2011, 07:02:21 AM
Post by: gjbruny on December 14, 2011, 07:46:06 AM
Post by: Helix on December 14, 2011, 09:14:29 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 10:06:46 AM
I like that second pic.. looks like fur hanging off his sticker ;) I sure hope you get him on cam this summer..really interested in seeing him next year..I think he gets bigger..I dont think hes reached his max potential as some said hes 5 1/2..my guess to..he doesnt have that long face yet.
Ill disagree on the second buck...he'll never grow a g4 on the one side and I have watched to many bucks like this over the years..Id be surprised if he grew 10" in his lieftime
Yeah. My best guess is also 5 1/2 but I honestly don't know. With 6 1/2 usually being their best year for antler growth I am hope he is 5 1/2 :chuckle:. By 4 /12 most bucks have reached 90% of their potential (assuming nutrition is good and consistent). That being said I have seen a few bucks put on a lot more than that between 4 1/2 and 6 1/2.
I agree he will likely not add the g4 but I do believe he will put on over 10 inches in his lifetime. I think he will add a minimum of 10 inches between this year and next year alone.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 10:09:24 AM
He has that box frame to him that I love and he is a young deer my guess is a 3 year old buck. Looking at his face and body structure I don't think he could be older then that. He is just going to get wider/taller and pack on some mass and throw in a few extra points for good measure :chuckle: Its always fun to dream!
One of these days I will have to post a picture or 2 of a set of shed I have from a buck I called legend! I watched him winter almost every year in the same canyon on our place. Dam shed hunting tresspassers beat me to his sheds most years. I did find one side when he was 6 and then the matching set when he was 7! then never saw him again after that winter. Always showed up from the mountains late after everyone else. I love to watch deer grow! Its one of the coolest things when you have history with a animal. I was always happy to see him and never had any desire to shoot him even though he was a monster. He was just a majestic buck that I loved having around!
I look forward to seeing those sheds :drool:
Post by: huntnphool on December 14, 2011, 10:10:18 AM
Post by: True Sportsman on December 14, 2011, 06:20:51 PM
Post by: Maverick on December 14, 2011, 06:29:39 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 06:31:20 PM
So.... Where can I find those sheds in the spring?
Hopefully on my mantle. :chuckle:
Post by: Maverick on December 14, 2011, 06:34:21 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 06:34:43 PM
Man, both those deer are really impressive. You have got the whitetail dialed in. Did you guess the score on these bucks? Not that it matters, but I curious to hear your thoughts. And keep in mind you guessed your buck low this year... :chuckle:
I think the big one will gross between 187-192 and the other one is somewhere around 140 give or take a few. If the 4x5 adds 10-20 inches he will be very nice next year.
Post by: BAR C3 on December 14, 2011, 06:37:37 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 14, 2011, 06:39:13 PM
Post by: muley freak on December 14, 2011, 06:41:16 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 06:43:25 PM
Post by: True Sportsman on December 14, 2011, 07:35:41 PM
Man, both those deer are really impressive. You have got the whitetail dialed in. Did you guess the score on these bucks? Not that it matters, but I curious to hear your thoughts. And keep in mind you guessed your buck low this year... :chuckle:
I think the big one will gross between 187-192 and the other one is somewhere around 140 give or take a few. If the 4x5 adds 10-20 inches he will be very nice next year.
That's really cool. I love seeing your pics.
Post by: HornHoarder on December 14, 2011, 08:02:06 PM
Here ya go DB!
Hey that buck sure looks familiar!
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 08:04:04 PM
Post by: Birdguy on December 14, 2011, 08:42:50 PM
Post by: HornHoarder on December 14, 2011, 08:59:42 PM
What a great bunch of pictures! Looks like competition will be heating up next year. I find it funny when different folks post pictures of the same deer. Makes me wonder just how close to each other some of us really are :dunno:. Amazing pictures of some really great deer. Thanks for posting guys.
It is kind of funny to see someone else has pictures of the same deer. I often wondered if I would recognize any I see on here. I have a lot of history with that buck. Last year I got pics of him on two different cameras that were six miles apart! Third year in a row getting pictures of him. Anyone want to see how he has progressed?
Post by: Ridgerunner on December 14, 2011, 09:02:41 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 14, 2011, 09:17:05 PM
What a great bunch of pictures! Looks like competition will be heating up next year. I find it funny when different folks post pictures of the same deer. Makes me wonder just how close to each other some of us really are :dunno:. Amazing pictures of some really great deer. Thanks for posting guys.
It is kind of funny to see someone else has pictures of the same deer. I often wondered if I would recognize any I see on here. I have a lot of history with that buck. Last year I got pics of him on two different cameras that were six miles apart! Third year in a row getting pictures of him. Anyone want to see how he has progressed?
I would love to see how he has progressed.
I post the pics on here for two reasons. 1. I know everyone likes to see them (because I do) and hope it will encourage people to post their pics of big whitetail. & 2. To see how many other people have the bucks I am getting on cam. It is very rare that someone else isn't hunting one of these bucks. I think deadeye is the only buck that I am about 99% sure nobody else knows of his whereabouts.
Post by: BAR C3 on December 14, 2011, 10:39:46 PM
Post by: huntnnw on December 15, 2011, 06:13:12 AM
similar looking :chuckle:
Post by: HornHoarder on December 15, 2011, 07:19:57 AM
This looks like him from last year. Kicker much smaller. If it isn't him, it's his brother.
That is definately him from last year. Heres his sheds. I didnt find the second side for several monthes. Not until I was plowing under our field. That is how the G2 got busted.
Post by: HornHoarder on December 15, 2011, 07:25:32 AM
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Post by: heavy hauler on December 15, 2011, 11:46:24 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 15, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Thanks for posting. It is awesome to see their progression from year to year.
Today I saw a winter kill 4x5 that was unbelievable!! His one G-4 was tiny but his main 4x4 frame was amongst the biggest I have ever seen in person. One side was especially strong and I estimate his right G-2 at over 15 inches. He had it all width, mass, and length... simply an unbelievable animal.
Post by: HornHoarder on December 15, 2011, 06:03:39 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 15, 2011, 06:07:22 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 15, 2011, 08:58:18 PM
keep the pics coming, I asked santa momma for some game cams
Walmarts even got a few in stock to make it easy for her :chuckle:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 15, 2011, 09:43:50 PM
hey DB I recognize those genetics, got a good idea where your at:chuckle: I see these genetics in every county I am in.
keep the pics coming, I asked santa momma for some game cams
Walmarts even got a few in stock to make it easy for her :chuckle:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 15, 2011, 09:58:10 PM
Post by: Jeffrey on December 18, 2011, 12:24:42 PM
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 18, 2011, 12:35:30 PM
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 18, 2011, 12:47:39 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 18, 2011, 03:05:53 PM
Amazing Whitetails. What I glean from all the photos is they only show up at night....after shooting light or just before shooting light. Would love to see some pictures of you guys kneeling next to one and grinning ear to ear?
They don't "only" show up at night but without a doubt they primarily show up at night. If they didn't then there is no way they would get as big as they do. I have daylight photos of every buck I have posted on here except for this one ( which I just found so give me some time next year and if he is still alive I will get some daylight photos of him too). I do have daylight photos on this website of the biggest buck I have ever had on camera (200+ inches gross) and he was taken by another hunter this year. That same buck actually showed up at one of my cameras during daylight during the muzzleloader, modern firearm and late archery seasons so any user group could have taken him. Unfortunately I was hunting 300 yards to the south when he showed up on my camera during the late archery.
I would love to see another hunter or I kneeling next to one of these once of a lifetime trophies grinning ear to ear too.....but knowing they are out there and having the opportunity to hunt them is the best part for me.
Post by: Jeffrey on December 18, 2011, 03:20:05 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 18, 2011, 03:38:19 PM
Hey thanks for the "day time" photos! Gives me the encouragment for sitting in my stand during late season in the low teens! Did not see any this year during day light...but it was still a good time for sure! I missed the rut but gave it my best.
The last two week of late archery season is a great time to catchy daylight activity of mature bucks..... it is one time you know where they will be for sure....on the prime food sources.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 18, 2011, 03:39:51 PM
I can't wait to see photos of those bucks next season! I have enjoyed all the pics of big bucks you sent out this year.
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 18, 2011, 08:30:08 PM
Brian,Ya, and i enjoy yours as well. there is no shortage of them big ones just takes a lot of hard work and a understanding wife to put up with us :-) when we locate one or two. good luck next season and VERY nice one this year.
I can't wait to see photos of those bucks next season! I have enjoyed all the pics of big bucks you sent out this year.
Post by: Birdguy on December 23, 2011, 08:52:11 PM
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Post by: coyote2321 on December 30, 2011, 05:57:17 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 30, 2011, 09:32:14 PM
Have you been hunting this buck for a couple years?
Post by: coyote2321 on December 30, 2011, 11:06:16 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 30, 2011, 11:25:50 PM
Post by: Archeryoutfitters on December 31, 2011, 08:04:29 AM
Post by: 400out on December 31, 2011, 08:09:59 AM
we are almost into jan. the weathers been great for the animals another easy winter we should be back on track, for our deer #s, that and shooting a few coyotes, and a bear every season. there's a coyote derby going on here in NE Wa starting Jan. 1st is there any way to post it on here with out crossing any lines?:tup: in the small game section :tup: