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Post by hoosieroutdoorsman on Oct 13, 2008 15:32:38 GMT -5
would you guys cull this one or give him another year? It is hard to judge he looks maybe 2-2 1/2 ? Judging from his antlers not being out past his ears much and a 8 pointer is hard to guess if he would do much better in the next year anymore than a point or 2 being added. Open to suggestions?  |
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Post by duff on Oct 13, 2008 16:49:14 GMT -5
Looks like a young deer with plenty of potential to me, but I am not the best when it comes to judging cattle. Not sure if I believe in the effectiveness of "cull" either. Personally I would not shoot it based on the agreement I have with my wife (does only unless it goes on the wall), but to each their own.
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 13, 2008 18:04:17 GMT -5
It looks like a young deer to me. I'm guessing it would take a few years to tell what he's going to be. What's up in the nad region... that's what I what to know. Looks like he might be growing something extra down there?
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Post by Decatur on Oct 13, 2008 18:23:16 GMT -5
It cracks me up when I hear about guys "culling" bucks. You are wasting your time unless you own/lease 10,000+ acres. If the deer suits you kill it, if not pass. IHO
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Oct 13, 2008 18:25:45 GMT -5
It cracks me up when I hear about guys "culling" bucks. You are wasting your time unless you own/lease 10,000+ acres. If the deer suits you kill it, if not pass. IHO  If you don't cull him I'm sure the neighbors will! |
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Post by bomonster on Oct 13, 2008 18:34:00 GMT -5
If you just want a rack, let it go if you want to eat ?. Guess it's up to you isn't it.
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Post by shootsa410 on Oct 13, 2008 18:35:02 GMT -5
duff...you need to start carrying a hack saw in the truck.
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Post by duff on Oct 13, 2008 18:49:39 GMT -5
duff...you need to start carrying a hack saw in the truck. Like she'd even know if it was a buck or not, just a good excuse to keep me from pulling the trigger on the first buck I see. She'd have to see it first. With the spots I am allowed to hunt, I ain't shooting a small one. Not a chance, not even the last day of the season. Way too many BIG bucks for me to settle for what I've always settled for. Besides I haven't been duck/goose hunting nearly as much as I used to, might as well deer hunt. |
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Post by hoosier on Oct 13, 2008 18:52:16 GMT -5
It cracks me up when I hear about guys "culling" bucks. You are wasting your time unless you own/lease 10,000+ acres. If the deer suits you kill it, if not pass. IHO Ahh...the voice of reason. My thoughts exactly! |
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Post by bomonster on Oct 13, 2008 18:54:42 GMT -5
Almost guessing duff's got a cordless sawsall in the truck.
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Post by duff on Oct 13, 2008 19:00:46 GMT -5
Keep guessing...you're close.
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Post by oggie on Oct 13, 2008 19:32:38 GMT -5
If he is the biggest deer your area take him. I would not pick up my bow on this he has a lot of growing to do.
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Post by freedomhunter on Oct 13, 2008 20:27:08 GMT -5
Your thinking wrong, in two years he will be a very nice trophy if he makes it. Culling is for big Texas ranches and high fence ops.
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Post by mullis56 on Oct 13, 2008 21:15:51 GMT -5
Too funny of a thread, 2nd one in 2 weeks ;D
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Post by Dan Reeves on Oct 13, 2008 22:35:16 GMT -5
If your questioning yourself, let him walk, I think you'll be making excuses for taking this buck in the future and he doesn't deserve to be considered a cull. He will be a bigger deer given time and nutrition.
That said, take him if you feel it.
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 13, 2008 23:08:51 GMT -5
Why do guys want to "cull" young bucks? Can anyone really tell what a bucks potential is when he is 2 1/2 years old? Let them grow up. I would like to know how many culled bucks would have turned into great bucks if they had only had the chance to reach their potential.
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Post by Decatur on Oct 13, 2008 23:34:31 GMT -5
Can anyone really tell what a bucks potential is when he is 2 1/2 years old? |
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Post by Decatur on Oct 13, 2008 23:35:23 GMT -5
Too funny of a thread, 2nd one in 2 weeks ;D |
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Post by lymanl3 on Oct 14, 2008 0:00:24 GMT -5
Im thinking QDMA...let him walk.....no brainer. If your hungry...shoot does. If you want a buck and shoot him, dont complain when your not seeing big bucks. Not being an arse...just tired the same song and dance. He could turn into something special....depends on what your goals are.
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Post by West28 on Oct 14, 2008 7:50:03 GMT -5
I would like to see him at 4.5 years, I think you would be surprised!
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