catclaw Report post Posted August 13, 2009 I have not killed a bigger one with my bow- the weapon is immaterial, it is purely a matter of whether this is a first week deer or not. I am more interested in how much more he will grow by, say, the first of September. My biggest archery deer is a 178 mulie. I want a 110 class buck and won't take something smaller the first part of the season. We saw a bigger one than this. Should know tomorrow how big. If this one could grow an inch or maybe two more, it would be real interesting. I was surprised at where this one showed up. These suckers continue to impress... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted August 13, 2009 From the looks of the pics I think he is getting close to finishing off the growth but I would still figure him to adding another inch or two......no question in my book but to each his own. I wouldn't hesitate but I don't know what else you've found. Any way you look at it, he's a great buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted August 13, 2009 He is certainly a very nice buck. I just want something in the 110 range and this one won't do that unless he grows at least 2" more per point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Dennis- Didn't you draw a 22 late tag??? If so then that might be a factor for you or most people to consider passing on this buck. Me personally, If I had that guy in bow range I would eat that late tag. Good luck with your hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 I would pass... Wait for a spike. the meat is a little more tender then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Nothing better showed up this week. The bigger one that jumped off a spring didn't come back- yet. I won't shoot that buck unless he can put 10" before Sept 10th. It ain't gonna happen. I am very good at passing on stuff, I have eaten a LOT of tag soup. Probably a very good buck but not what I want this year. I already have 20 full scouting days this summer. I am not going to "settle". I just don't know how much more they will grow before the early season is over. I suspect that this buck won't rub out until the end of September. I saw some 320+ bulls this week still in velvet. Each has his own schedule I guess. I will keep looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justahunter Report post Posted August 14, 2009 SHOOT HIM ALREADY... I SHOT THAT TOAD 3X IN DREAM LAST NIGHT. GOOD LUCK AND POST SOME SUCCESS PICS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Just because he comes in and you get a few pics of him on the trail cams, doesn't mean that he is going to be carrying a white flag and a surrender attitude on opening day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
