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:UPDATED: I need OB reassurance (let a buck walk) Updated. Deer was killed
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:37 pm
Ok so in-laws have 300 acres they lease to a club. I hunt it occasionally. The club is gone after this year and just family will have it to hunt. It's always been managed by 8pt or better and 13" spread. Not a lot of deer numbers but everyone usually kills a 115-135 inch buck. Neighbors are also on similar management. With the club leaving they have been lenient on their rules and two 7 points weighing 220+ have been killed in a week.
So 20 minutes ago a real nice 8 point steps out. Easily a shooter in antler quality but I wasn't overly impressed with body size. I've always told myself that I should never talk myself into shooting a deer. If the moment you see him you aren't convinced you want to kill him then don't. I watched this buck work 2 scrapes and his rack seemed to get bigger the longer I looked at it. I know any neighbor or hunter here will kill him if they see him but I finally convinced myself that shorting a deer just so someone else doesn't isn't a good reason and I let him slip on into a thicket.
Of course I immediately regretted my decision and likely someone undeserving will kill him but I'm hoping I can build some "trophy buck karma" and it pays off.
This was him in velvet. I had him on camera on my bow stand and said I'd shoot him with a bow but maybe pass with a rifle.
I'm sure many will say it was dumb to pass him but I don't need the meat and he isn't quite "trophy" status and maybe with another year he'll get there.
Update : was told that a good 8 point was killed on the neighbors place this morning. Several guys that run a lot of trail cams, specifically the are I saw this deer, said he was the last "shooter" 8 they had on cam in that are. So, he's dead and I'm a dumbass for letting him walk. Just hope whoever shot him appreciates it
So 20 minutes ago a real nice 8 point steps out. Easily a shooter in antler quality but I wasn't overly impressed with body size. I've always told myself that I should never talk myself into shooting a deer. If the moment you see him you aren't convinced you want to kill him then don't. I watched this buck work 2 scrapes and his rack seemed to get bigger the longer I looked at it. I know any neighbor or hunter here will kill him if they see him but I finally convinced myself that shorting a deer just so someone else doesn't isn't a good reason and I let him slip on into a thicket.
Of course I immediately regretted my decision and likely someone undeserving will kill him but I'm hoping I can build some "trophy buck karma" and it pays off.
This was him in velvet. I had him on camera on my bow stand and said I'd shoot him with a bow but maybe pass with a rifle.
I'm sure many will say it was dumb to pass him but I don't need the meat and he isn't quite "trophy" status and maybe with another year he'll get there.
Update : was told that a good 8 point was killed on the neighbors place this morning. Several guys that run a lot of trail cams, specifically the are I saw this deer, said he was the last "shooter" 8 they had on cam in that are. So, he's dead and I'm a dumbass for letting him walk. Just hope whoever shot him appreciates it
This post was edited on 1/7/17 at 9:21 pm
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Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:42 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Nice deer. You made the right choice. I would give him 2 years if everyone is one a similar management program.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:50 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
If you have plenty of meat and you aren't going to put him on the wall it was a no brainer
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:54 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Don't need the meat, not really impressed, that sounds like the right call.
quote:If this is a thing I'm still paying it back from when I was 12.
"trophy buck karma"
Posted on 1/4/17 at 5:57 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:
2 years
quote:
Cull
This ain't high fence hunting. He could get hit by a car tonight. If he makes it to next October he is on the hit list for sure Posted on 1/4/17 at 6:32 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I think you did the right thing.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 6:35 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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Posted on 1/4/17 at 6:40 pm to unclejhim
Good choice if he lives will be nice next year
Posted on 1/4/17 at 7:26 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
It would be difficult for me on my lease, But if y'all are killing good deer on this land, I would say that's a good pass.
Good job.
Good job.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 7:28 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
300 acres :) I'm sure he will be there next year.
When does season close ? He's made it this far
When does season close ? He's made it this far
Posted on 1/4/17 at 7:37 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Right call.
I believe in Karma. It comes back around.
I believe in Karma. It comes back around.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 7:42 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I'd shoot his dick in the dirt, then cut it off and quarter him up. Fricker gonna taste better now than next year, if he makes it.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 7:47 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Good job. You are a gentleman and a scholar . . . . or something like that. 
Posted on 1/4/17 at 7:56 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Given ur circumstances knowing gonna be all family next yr I'd a let him walk too. (If under lease again for next several yrs with 8 put 13" rule I'd a shot)
Posted on 1/4/17 at 8:40 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:
managed by 8pt or better and 13" spread
Could there be any worse rule than this or similar? A 5yo 7pt is off limits but a 2yo 8 fair game?. Makes sense
Posted on 1/4/17 at 8:44 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
That fricker would have been butcher wrapped before you finished typing this post.
JFWY. He needs time....
If you have a good antler recipe
JFWY. He needs time....
If you have a good antler recipe
Posted on 1/4/17 at 8:45 pm to Leadhead
Most clubs use a case by case on situations like that. It's a good base line to get people to slow down and look at deer.
Posted on 1/4/17 at 8:57 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Good call. I wish my old man would back off the trigger some.
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