I had NO idea there was a buck this big up there...AND so close to the house!

I would not hunt him anywhere near the field, I would try to figure out where he likely would bed, and how he would travel to and from that bedding area to where he or does are feeding. Set up in between with the wind right and it shouldn't take long to kill him. Be careful scouting now however, a few missteps and your chances with him could go down exponentially.

Thanks guys. Like I said, I knew there was a buck near the field but I had no idea that he was so big. Shed was found less than 100 yards from the house.

My biggest challenge will be getting into position. The road goes right into the field and the property is so steep and rocky. I found his travel routes but i have no confidence that I can get into place without getting busted.

What do you think an "inside corner" is? Its a travel route around the field without exposing themselves in the open. Probably one of the most productive spots you could ever hunt, provided all the factors are present. If his bedding area and feeding area are on either side, then he will pass by the inside corner.

Thanks for this statement, it backs up what I was trying to tell BSK and others, that most folks who hunt this area have no idea what lurks in their woods.

That is a decent deer, I would not consider him a monster, but that is in the eyes of the beholder as to his quality ranking.

I would not hunt him anywhere near the field, I would try to figure out where he likely would bed, and how he would travel to and from that bedding area to where he or does are feeding. Set up in between with the wind right and it shouldn't take long to kill him. Be careful scouting now however, a few missteps and your chances with him could go down exponentially.

lol the guy has never seen the deer and you tell him it shouldn't take long.man thats funny.that buck might have lost that shed a long way from his home range .im not the expert you are but wouldn't tell him it shouldn't take long.

In my experience unless a deer died sometime after it shed its antlers, and there has been no major land disturbances or other influences which would have altered the bucks home range, then he won't be far, not at that age.

Sure, you can tell a deer's age by a picture of it's shed antler...

Sure, you can tell a deer's age by a picture of it's shed antler...

Never said anything specific about age, but I can tell that buck would be considered "mature" by most. He would be at least 3.5 this year, and more then likely older.

You are right, I can't tell exact age from a picture of a shed antler, nor could I or anyone else probably tell age from a shed in the hand unless we knew the deer. But as far as a general age range, or possibility of maturity, sure that can be told by the picture of the shed.

Anymore ridiculous nit picking in mind?

Sure. In this very last post you say you didnt' get specific about age, then you get specific about age. Then you go back and admit that you really can't tell age from a shed antler after all.

Just thought it was funny man. Just like this last post of yours. Nothing personal...lol

Never got specific about age, gave a range as well as reasoning behind my thoughts. Only an idiot would consider that being specific or funny.

Never got specific about age, gave a range as well as reasoning behind my thoughts. Only an idiot would consider that being specific or funny.

Just think he will be bigger this year,
Find a good persimmon or white oak flat and you will kill
your deer,providing the wind is right.Not rocket science
they have to eat just like you and me.
But you may just have one chance,until he goes nocturnal

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