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[Kyboy]

What would y'alls guestimate be on this deer? Its on a farm me and a friend hunt, he says its 155 I was thinking 135. Just need to settle a debate

 

[East10buck]

Short 2's, 6in 3's (maybe). Thin around the bases but main beams look to be sweeping nicely. He might crack 130 hard horn.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Upper 130's, maybe low 140's gross.

 

[cbhunter]

I agree with 130-135

 

[Specializedjon]

Man...if that dude lives to see it, he's gonna be really nice in full rut.

135ish

 

[Ski]

I'd say you're spot on with 135". But I had to punch some numbers because at a glance he sure looks like he should score higher. Really nice buck!

 

[megalomaniac]

Upper 130s. I was thinking mid 130s until i saw the last pic with the long brows

 

[Volbuck777]

125-130

 

[tree_ghost]

I agree with your friend. That deer breaks 150" in velvet…good luck

 

[rem270]

I think with the tall brows he'll go 135-138" out of velvet.

That 8 pt laying down isn't no slouch either. He has great mass.

 

[Kyboy]

I think with the tall brows he'll go 135-138" out of velvet.

That 8 pt laying down isn't no slouch either. He has great mass.

The 8 laying down is on the no shoot list, hes young and has the potential to be a really good one next year.

 

[Kyboy]

I'd say you're spot on with 135". But I had to punch some numbers because at a glance he sure looks like he should score higher. Really nice buck!

First time I saw him in person I said well theres a 160, after a better look with binos I saw other wise. His frame is bigger than what it looks like in traillcameras.

 

[rem270]

The 8 laying down is on the no shoot list, hes young and has the potential to be a really good one next year.

Agreed. Reminds me of an 8 I had on cam for 3 years. Had great mass from the start as a young deer and just kept growing. He was only 15.5'' when he was killed and ended up being a 142'' 8. My dad killed it in 2021.

 

[Big Pop]

Enuf. Shooter for sure fir me!

 

[Ski]

First time I saw him in person I said well theres a 160, after a better look with binos I saw other wise. His frame is bigger than what it looks like in traillcameras.

Funny you say that. Here's a buck that looks quite similar that scored dang near 160". I scored him again after drying all winter and he still hit 158". I think in order to settle the dispute with your buddy, one of you are gona have to put that buck down.

Your buck looks bigger than 135" and I believe it probably is. When I roughed the score in my head using average measurements of most deer I kill, I gave him 85" length, 28" mass, and 17" spread for an even 130". That said, it's about what I had the buck below at as well until I shot him. Trail cameras can be deceiving, especially at night and even worse in velvet. Body size also greatly influences what the rack looks like and trail cameras don't show that.

 

[Kyboy]

Here is a couple of bino pics of him. This was when I thought dang thats a big deer. He is for sure mature. Just an FYI this is all in KY and with the one buck tag limit makes me be pretty selective, i have a wall full of 130s/140s my goal is to break 150 this year.

 

[Ski]

i have a wall full of 130s/140s my goal is to break 150 this year.

I completely understand that. Only way to do it is by not shooting anything smaller. And even though I think that buck would be close, it would still be a gamble. Good thing is he appears to be 4yrs old so he's got a couple more years to get bigger if he survives. And the season is just now creeping up on us and you've got plenty time to find a 150+ bruiser. Heck, the buck I showed had a wide 10pt frame in 2018 and I didn't kill him until 2022, so it can and does happen. Don't be afraid to let them walk and don't be discouraged if they disappear or you don't fill a tag for a year or two. Come down to TN and shoot a couple nice ones to keep your spirits up!

 

[Kyboy]

I completely understand that. Only way to do it is by not shooting anything smaller. And even though I think that buck would be close, it would still be a gamble. Good thing is he appears to be 4yrs old so he's got a couple more years to get bigger if he survives. And the season is just now creeping up on us and you've got plenty time to find a 150+ bruiser. Heck, the buck I showed had a wide 10pt frame in 2018 and I didn't kill him until 2022, so it can and does happen. Don't be afraid to let them walk and don't be discouraged if they disappear or you don't fill a tag for a year or two. Come down to TN and shoot a couple nice ones to keep your spirits up!

Yeah I am not worried about eating tag soup, I get too much enjoyment out of hunting. I wish I had a place in TN to go, I used to but lost the farm due to a new subdivision going in. Used to go to Campbell alot but now all the decent spots get taken up. May make a trip to IL or something if time permits

 

[Ski]

Yeah I am not worried about eating tag soup, I get too much enjoyment out of hunting. I wish I had a place in TN to go, I used to but lost the farm due to a new subdivision going in. Used to go to Campbell alot but now all the decent spots get taken up. May make a trip to IL or something if time permits

OH, IN, and IL have OTC tags. I wouldn't dismiss the edge of WV that borders the Ohio River, either. They all have the same deer.

 

[JAY B]

I agree with the upper 130s gross score, great buck!

 

[Kyboy]

OH, IN, and IL have OTC tags. I wouldn't dismiss the edge of WV that borders the Ohio River, either. They all have the same deer.

I hunted in IL last year, was there the last week of Oct, planned to stay for a week, but the trip got cut short. I have three weeks of PTO to use up probably start in one of them states and see where it takes me.

 

[ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER]

Low 130s

 

[Ladys man]

I'd say right at 150, lots of length to consider. Personally I like the buck that's bedded infront of the camera, but I wouldn't pass either each that passed by.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

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What would y'alls guestimate be on this deer? Its on a farm me and a friend hunt, he says its 155 I was thinking 135. Just need to settle a debate

I think you are spot on. Your friend has or will suffer from ground shrinkage! Lol

 

[SpurChaser]

Scores high enough to run an arrow through! Great buck!

 

[Kyboy]

I think you are spot on. Your friend has or will suffer from ground shrinkage! Lol

Hahaha, nah it would be his biggest buck either way. He gets first shot on it on Sept 2nd!