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<blockquote data-quote="fairchaser" data-source="post: 5780666" data-attributes="member: 10373"><p>My own self imposed minimum of 3.5 and 120 means that it must be an above average 3 year old to qualify with a 120 inch rack. I believe the average 3,5 year old is probably closer to 115. Maybe this is a flaw in my selection process. </p><p></p><p>If I had the opportunity to see live deer and especially bucks during the rut, I might be better at turning them down. But, a sighting of a 3.5yr old buck is extremely rare. Maybe once or twice a season. </p><p></p><p>Even though you've seen these bucks on camera and judged their racks, a live sighting is another matter indeed. They can present themselves in a way that makes them look bigger than life and give you seconds to decide. </p><p></p><p>Given seconds to decide which buck it is and which list he's on and make a killing shot, is a lot to ask a hunter. It can be done. However based on the length of this thread informs me that I'm not alone in making mistakes. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for sharing your stories and advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fairchaser, post: 5780666, member: 10373"] My own self imposed minimum of 3.5 and 120 means that it must be an above average 3 year old to qualify with a 120 inch rack. I believe the average 3,5 year old is probably closer to 115. Maybe this is a flaw in my selection process. If I had the opportunity to see live deer and especially bucks during the rut, I might be better at turning them down. But, a sighting of a 3.5yr old buck is extremely rare. Maybe once or twice a season. Even though you’ve seen these bucks on camera and judged their racks, a live sighting is another matter indeed. They can present themselves in a way that makes them look bigger than life and give you seconds to decide. Given seconds to decide which buck it is and which list he’s on and make a killing shot, is a lot to ask a hunter. It can be done. However based on the length of this thread informs me that I’m not alone in making mistakes. Thanks for sharing your stories and advice. [/QUOTE]
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