Shoot and hang or let walk?

[dbllung2]

I checked some trail cams today and i have a decent 3 year old 8 point on camera over a salt lick and he is there every single day. score wise he isnt a wall hanger BUT as of today he is still in full velvet. I have never killed a buck with my bow so this is a factor in my decision too... With a gun i would never shoot this buck but the fact that I have never killed a buck with my bow and he is still in full velvet makes me wonder. Should i let one fly at him and get a full velvet buck on my wall or let him walk and become a sure fire shooter next year?

 

[Shed Hunter]

It's not a decision we can make for you. When he walks in front of you, then you will know the answer to your question.

 

[bowhunter163]

If he is not a shooter for you with a gun then I wouldnt shoot him with a bow either . My selection doesnt change just because Im hunting with a different weapon . But if the buck is what you want to shoot then do it . It's all your choice . Your going to get tons of different answers on here , but the only one that matters is yours .

 

[Savage]

I cant say that I would. I dont think I would get a buck mounted, just because he was in velvet, if he wasnt big enough to mount if he wasnt...

 

[DntBrnDPig]

It's not a decision we can make for you. When he walks in front of you, then you will know the answer to your question.

x2

 

[Rubberduck270]

I'd like to have a velvet buck mounted but if he's not big enough he's not big enough. Does he have potential to be a stud next year or is he just a runt?

 

[Wobblyshot1]

If you've never made a bow kill and you get the chance go ahead and give him a try.

 

[bowriter]

If I wanted to shoot him, I would.

it is just that simple and the opinions of anyone else would never factor into it.

 

[Football Hunter]

If he is not a shooter for you with a gun then I wouldnt shoot him with a bow either . My selection doesnt change just because Im hunting with a different weapon . But if the buck is what you want to shoot then do it . It's all your choice . Your going to get tons of different answers on here , but the only one that matters is yours .

same here

 

[taximan]

if your happy with him, then it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks.....

 

[spitndrum]

I would shoot him in velvet myself

 

[Mike Belt]

The first buck I took with a bow was in velvet and he wasn't big by any means. I was tickled to get my first bow buck and him being in velvet was just a bonus. Be forewarned that his velvet will be very thin and is apt to shed off or be scragally even if you get him mounted. Best of luck whichever way you go.

 

[redblood]

I checked some trail cams today and i have a decent 3 year old 8 point on camera over a salt lick and he is there every single day. score wise he isnt a wall hanger BUT as of today he is still in full velvet. I have never killed a buck with my bow so this is a factor in my decision too... With a gun i would never shoot this buck but the fact that I have never killed a buck with my bow and he is still in full velvet makes me wonder. Should i let one fly at him and get a full velvet buck on my wall or let him walk and become a sure fire shooter next year?

I WOULD NOT WANT TO SHOOT A SKINNY NECK VELVET BUCK. DEFINITELY LET HIM WALK

 

[bowhunterfanatic]

If you don't wanna kill him I'll put you in a stand where you can kill a doe and I'll sling one at him!

 

[jbhtn]

Killing your first deer wit a bow no matter whether it is a buck or a doe is an accomplishment that you will never forget. If I had the chance I would take it. Good luck!

 

[TNDeerGuy]

It's not a decision we can make for you. When he walks in front of you, then you will know the answer to your question.

x2

X3! Best of luck to you and be very proud of whatever decision you ultimately make!

 

[W.Seay]

If he is not a shooter for you with a gun then I wouldnt shoot him with a bow either . My selection doesnt change just because Im hunting with a different weapon . But if the buck is what you want to shoot then do it . It's all your choice . Your going to get tons of different answers on here , but the only one that matters is yours .

X2

 

[David1475]

If you wouldn't be proud of him killing him with a gun more than likely you won't with a bow.

 

[dbllung2]

If you don't wanna kill him I'll put you in a stand where you can kill a doe and I'll sling one at him!

Haha I was wondering if you would post on this... I know your opinion..

 

[WestTn Huntin man]

You better get him before someone else does. He may not be around next year.

 

[GREATWHITEHUNTER82]

Choot em!!!

 

[MUP]

If you want to shoot him, shoot him. If not, let him pass. Absolutely a personal decision that I would let no one make other than myself. Good luck!

 

[REM7]

If I wanted to shoot him, I would.

it is just that simple and the opinions of anyone else would never factor into it.

Exactly.