Would you shoot this buck?

[jeff Sturgis]

I admit, I frequent a few forums, but at the same time you guys are about the largest collection of mature buck hunters you can find on the web...am I wrong about that? Anyways I thought it would be interesting to get your feedback.

1. First off, I think this is the same buck.
2. I should have a few bucks that score more and maybe even a bit older, but I am thinking with my 10 year old son by my side this weekend this guy would be a great target to provide memories for my son and I to last a lifetime.
3. I have my own opinion...but are these pics 2 to 4 years of age...or 3 to 5 years of age. I saw him real close in 2010 and his body was big, but not compared to the 4 year old he was with that I shot.

What do you guys think? Would you shoot...how old do you think he is this year?













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[PLB]

I would say he is 4.5 this year. I would shoot him

[muddy]

4.5 based on last years pics, he needs another year in my world but if it was my kid they'd be pulling the trigger.

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[jeff Sturgis]

Now to clariffy...my son will only be sitting next to me, not hunting. I don't have him 100% of the time and althougn he has a nice bow I bought him for his birthday, he can't shoot well enough to hunt. Will be awesome to have him sitting next to me though in the stand though!

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[Bucky]

4.5yr old.... definetly kill him with your son sitting next to you. I would drop the bar even lower if it were my kid... you know he is gonna be shaking with excitement if a buck gets in close

[Knute78]

4.5...Let that deer take a dirt nap. I would definately be letting the Easton fly, especially if my son was with.

[jeff Sturgis]

4.5yr old.... definetly kill him with your son sitting next to you. I would drop the bar even lower if it were my kid... you know he is gonna be shaking with excitement if a buck gets in close

He would be going nuts inside!!! Also, I have a big book celebration bash Saturday night with local hunting buddies and their families....grilling, etc. So, lots of hunting buddies around and my son is going to have a great weekend:) a 3 year old is too young for our property management practices, but there should be a few older bucks around if we get lucky. For him to see a 3 year old and for us to pass on him would be pretty cool too!

You guys have me leaning towards 4.5 too! That's what I especially thought with 2010 and 2011 pics too...

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[BigHunt]

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[U.P. MAN]

Let er rip!! Jake will be talking for months about it!!

[MOBIGBUCKS]

Is he the biggest in your area??? He looks mature to me.

Antler size isn't everything my friend; shooting a mature buck is an accomplishment in itself. If he gets your heart racing...I'd say arrow him.

[Edcyclopedia]

Absolutely give the boy a memory he won't ever forget!

[jeff Sturgis]

Is he the biggest in your area??? He looks mature to me.

Antler size isn't everything my friend; shooting a mature buck is an accomplishment in itself. If he gets your heart racing...I'd say arrow him.

At 4.5...I should have around 4-5 to go after that are older, and bigger. No, I already decided I would make every attempt to look at hime extremely close, if I get the opportunity with Jake:) was real curious what you guys thought on age though, and what you would do.

We will see...need some type of south wind for that spot.

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[jeff Sturgis]

Let er rip!! Jake will be talking for months about it!!

And you would be listening for about 5 hours on Monday for sure Maybe you would get lucky and he would talk himself to sleep!

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[Z7WIBoy]

what I would do is bring his bow along. if you shoot the deer - awesome but let him take a crack at the deer after it has expired. Now that will be a memory of a lifetime for him. I know this is my plan with my son come Saturday on a doe if I am blessed to get one

[jeff Sturgis]

what I would do is bring his bow along. if you shoot the deer - awesome but let him take a crack at the deer after it has expired. Now that will be a memory of a lifetime for him. I know this is my plan with my son come Saturday on a doe if I am blessed to get one

Dang...that is a really unique idea that I think he would love...Thanks for that suggestion!

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