mike murphy
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Hey Guys I just got my Deer back from the taxidermy just in time for the Texas Big Game Awards. Gross score 160 5/8 Net score 154 7/8
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ShadetreeRet
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They sure did a good job on that one. The thing looks alive!
Tha'ts different then we see locally, what does one like that weigh field dressed or not ? Also what age, 5 years or mid life maybe? Interesting to see whitetail bucks from other places. How about the area and terrain, lot to pack out if in a remote area, we are spoiled in that regard, I'll use the tractor or similar LOL !
Its mostly for meat around here anyway, so most of us do just that, but its cool to see an unusual one, and they do pass through, we had some piebald ones, I left them alone, was cool to see them, one decent 8pt buck. I try and pass on small bucks, fill the one doe tag or more if they are available. I'm not even sure with lush forage high in minerals at the right time of year we'd ever see one of those ! Congrats, sure was one healthy buck !
Its mostly for meat around here anyway, so most of us do just that, but its cool to see an unusual one, and they do pass through, we had some piebald ones, I left them alone, was cool to see them, one decent 8pt buck. I try and pass on small bucks, fill the one doe tag or more if they are available. I'm not even sure with lush forage high in minerals at the right time of year we'd ever see one of those ! Congrats, sure was one healthy buck !
mike murphy
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This buck was killed in Robertson Co. TX. I killed this buck late bow season with a Cross Bow. I hunted every day for this buck. He was so old and smart. He was nocturnal. He would come into feeder after dark and stay until 4 or 5 AM. One day it was raining all day and I figured I go hunting anyway. The Buck came out right before dark and I got him. 20 yard shot. Sometimes you need to change up your routine. Most of the time I wouldn't have gone hunting if it was raining.
mike murphy
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Thanks
Tx.Ricefields
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That has to be a game managed deer. Nice
just another old geezer
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SHOWOFF!!!. Lol. Sirousley though, nice buck.
That is what it takes, this place is a perfect environment for whitetail, and though what I don't see, there is more to it, as sometimes the rubs are indicating the opposite of what you see or think.
The best bucks taken here over the 30 years I've hunted it, were all inclement weather days, when you least expect it or you had just sit all day before sunrise til dusk. Its mostly still hunting though in the snow you may find a tired buck dragging a hoof, you'll be hard pressed to stalk a smart one. I have gotten close to smaller ones with a compound bow, and a long time friend did the unthinkable one afternoon, stalked and took one in the middle of the field, conditions had to be just right, I watched it from start to finish, I'd not have believed it if I did not see it myself, wish I had film of that.
The best bucks taken here over the 30 years I've hunted it, were all inclement weather days, when you least expect it or you had just sit all day before sunrise til dusk. Its mostly still hunting though in the snow you may find a tired buck dragging a hoof, you'll be hard pressed to stalk a smart one. I have gotten close to smaller ones with a compound bow, and a long time friend did the unthinkable one afternoon, stalked and took one in the middle of the field, conditions had to be just right, I watched it from start to finish, I'd not have believed it if I did not see it myself, wish I had film of that.
jennifer408
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must be a guy thing, when i see a deer, i think food, not face. just saying
Traditional Farmer
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- Virginia
Nice one for sure,those big bucks get big by being very careful.I shot one that weighed 230lbs last year that was very wary of coming out and feeding where 15 or so other deer came and fed every afternoon.Most of the Big bucks I've killed have been just before dark.
Blackhole49
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- Location
- White Lake MI
Great looking deer! I haven't seen anything close to that big in 46 years of hunting. Still trying. Can't wait for Oct. 1st.
nice buck.
ya grow some serious antlers out there.
Always interesting to see the differences in deer from different areas.
Even close. My camp is 110 miles from my home.
harsh weather at both locations.
camp area, very steep, rocky, not much food. lots of deer, but they are smaller, but with huge hindquarter muscle from the hills.
At home, flat. Grain, vegetable and fruit farms everywhere, deer are as big as cows.
ya grow some serious antlers out there.
Always interesting to see the differences in deer from different areas.
Even close. My camp is 110 miles from my home.
harsh weather at both locations.
camp area, very steep, rocky, not much food. lots of deer, but they are smaller, but with huge hindquarter muscle from the hills.
At home, flat. Grain, vegetable and fruit farms everywhere, deer are as big as cows.
Donald Lehman
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I've definately killed more deer on the tail end of the season in poor weather conditions. When the weather gets cruddy, most hunters stay home and the deer know it.
Nice Buck!
Nice Buck!
GeneMO
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- Location
- Pilot Grove, Mo.
That is a very nice deer...........For Texas!!
Naw, no, I didn't mean that, I just couldn't resist!!!
I've never killed one that nice up here in MO. Just wanted to razz you a bit.
Gene
Naw, no, I didn't mean that, I just couldn't resist!!!
I've never killed one that nice up here in MO. Just wanted to razz you a bit.
Gene
mike murphy
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Gene your funny. Have a good day.
mike murphy
Member
Feed lots of 20% protein and let them grow. Deer need age to get this big
mike murphy
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Your exactly right I've killed more big bucks right before dark. These big bucks let there guard down a little during rut. Sorta like us
mike murphy
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Yea Jennifer I love deer meat but I really enjoy the trophy. Year round bragging
mike murphy
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Thanks Geezer
mike murphy
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Crossbow Tim
mike murphy
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Me too Don. Deer know your hunting Pattern. Sometimes you need to change it up a little. Too much hunting pressure can hurt you too.
Roger Earwood
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Nice deer. I hunt out of Bremond off White Rock Rd. What area in Robertson county did you take this brute?
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