CHD Report post Posted April 14, 2005 Got to tooling 'round on the net tonite, and had a look at the ADA website, which I financially support. Came across Dan Smith's MONSTER Strip buck from a few years ago, and I just about had a myocardial infarction (an effin heart attack!). What a disaster of a mount! Even September bucks don't look that lean! Would you all just look at the thin, frail-looking, pathetic, half-assed, pencil-necked mount of that magnificent, beautiful Strip buck! Holy cow, what a dang poor representation of this buck when he was alive! I have the vid of this buck when he was breathin', and he surely didn't look like he had cancer! What a travesty! Here's what a big ol Strip buck should look like on the wall. Here is another, with a REAL neck and REAL face, that required so much clay be added to the form that the mount weighs 40 lbs or so. Here is a monster from the Kaibab that had winter-killed and was repaired a looooong time ago. What a brute! Strip bucks are big-bodied with muscular frames and thick necks and big heads. They are extremely healthy, and they show it. They are the epitome of mule deer bucks, IMO...............the best of the best. The wussy looking mount of Dan Smith's buck is a big disappointment for such a great animal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted April 14, 2005 Hey CHD, any more pics of that last BRUTE? OH and you can really see the diff when you compare the first mount with the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHD Report post Posted April 14, 2005 Here is a back view of the Kaibab buck that was found in 1966, is 44"+ outside spread, and scored roughly 291" with some broken points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag Report post Posted April 15, 2005 what do you guys think the chances are of a buck like that living right now in this state?It would be cool to know of one like that.Thats still living Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues4x4 Report post Posted April 15, 2005 I've seen deer like that on the San Carlos Rez hunting with guide Curley Bush,and my wife's uncles.It was Elk season over in Malay Gap.5 deer in a group all non typicals but the last one in the bunch was a brute typical that dwarfed the others.Been looking for two seasons for him.I see him in September during archery Elk but can't seem to locate him after that,dang smart deer.I've seen a couple come out of there this year that were bruisers.Hopefully i'll get some pic's of him this year both on the hoof and on my lap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
