which one would you shoot?

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:25 am

Every year I watch the pics of the bucks coming to the feeder and pick one to harvest. This year there isn't much in the way of big racks showing up, but the two 8 pointers are regular visitors with even occasional daytime appearances.
Now I've got to make a decision of which one to target this year.

(I never actually hold out for the ones I pick, I simply shoot the first buck that presents a good shot most years, but it's fun to fantasize.

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Dereck · Post by **Dereck** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:01 am

The first one I like his symmetrical antlers.
But where I hunt I will have to settle for whatever comes my way unless it still has spots.

DaGriz · Post by **DaGriz** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:07 am

I would take the second one as he is an older deer and getting to be past his prime. The first one still has some good breeding here left to pass on his genes!

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:11 am

Either are shooters , but number 2 deer would be my 1st choice . Good width to the rack

j.krug · Post by **j.krug** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:13 am

Tough choice. Second one looks like he may be a couple pounds heavier = more meat in the freezer. I like the rack on the first one a bit more though. I would probably be like you and take whichever one turns broadside first.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:05 am

2nd Buck, reason he has better mass to his rack!

bucknbill · Post by **bucknbill** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:08 am

2nd one for sure...but first come first served

MarkMarine · Post by **MarkMarine** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:17 am

I agree, the 2nd one looks good to me - but I would take either and be happy I had them

wayne · Post by **wayne** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:11 am

Fer me the 2nd one, if both came out at the same time.....But I'am not usually to picky about deers head gear, I mostly end up hunting horns, I know i can't eat the horns, but I can look at them long after the meat is gone

bob1961 · Post by **bob1961** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:21 am

oh man mike ya just gotta stop posting these pictures of deer i might be looking at with my exocet this year if i made it out there to hunt

....either one "IF" the shot was there, but then a doe the size of those bucks would do just fine as well, good luck on either one mike

....horns are just a bonus as i'll only use them to stir his stew with

.......bob

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wayne · Post by **wayne** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:30 am

....horns are just a bonus as i'll only use them to stir his stew with

.......bob

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Hey...I never thought of that...I like that idea

...I'll be given that a try...Does it add to the flavor??

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:31 am

strictly based on looks, I like the wide 8 more. Guarantee both are tasty though!

GooGoos · Post by **GooGoos** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:29 pm

They are both great deer to take, but if they were both in range at the same time, I'd be takin a shot at the second one.

agingcrossbower · Post by **agingcrossbower** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:41 pm

second one got my vote.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:36 pm

I'll take your reject.

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