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Classic "could use another year" deer but I don't see myself passing

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Got a couple of pics of this guy. Good deal, lots of potential. Dont see myself having the restraint to let him walk.
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You need help getting him out, holler :cheers:
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Thats a cool buck. :tup:
Its hard to tell, but it looks like there is another big buck bedded down in the 2nd picture.
Baby giants are hard to pass for a lot of hunters. It took me a few passes to get to where it was a lot easier to hunt age over antler. I don't care what anyone else shoots, if it trips your trigger then send it.
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Its hard to tell, but it looks like there is another big buck bedded down in the 2nd picture.
Just an shrub and a bug flying by. I have two pics after that one I posted where you can tell that there isn't anything there, I wish!
no sure I have ever shot a buck that wouldn't have been bigger the next year!
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no sure I have ever shot a buck that wouldn't have been bigger the next year!
I have but that's a good deer. How old do you think he is 3?
Passing on bucks like that gets a lot easier for people hunting in places where there is a very good chance he will make it to next year. Or, if you have already killed a few like that or bigger.

That deer looks like a 3 year old to me, but even that is just my “guess”.

It’s a very nice buck, and most people would never consider passing on him.

Best of luck!
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It's a very nice buck, and most people would never consider passing on him.
I either keep my hands in my pockets or on my binos to save three year olds from getting shot.
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he's at least three, my eyes may be bad, but he has a hint of a sway back and a belly for this time of the year.
this buck could certainly blow up, is he a mf 11 right now?
That is how I see it, mainframe 11, with that goofy kicker on the left side at the base. I have 20 acres, I have these two pics of his, I have another camera on the opposite side of the field that I forgot to turn on last time, so that kind of sucks.

I have a 3rd camera that I didnt check last night, will get it this weekend.
Shooter
20 acres, if you wanna, fire away! :elmer:
it just all depends on what you want and what your goals are for the season....good luck!
it just all depends on what you want and what your goals are for the season....good luck!
Yes, and if one of your goals is to kill a mature buck, then I wouldnt be passing one.
Yeah, I am not overly set on this age or that age...I know when I know. I dont shoot a lot of bucks...pretty sure this guy will get it if he strolls by
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I'll be up this weekend if u need help dragging him out
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His mass would save him from me killing him but I could definitely see why someone would.Long as you happy is all that matters,he is neat
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