To shoot or not to shoot

[justintyme8303]

This buck is in LEE county and we have the 13"AR I know it is close and most will say If you have to ask then he is prob not wide enough to shoot. I would rather let him walk but I dont know the hunters around our lease since it is our first yr here and not sure they will do the same. So I ask us guys for help.

[tinman]

I think that deer posed for the "legal buck" sketch in the book...but it's close!

[JTC]

If you are in doubt, and I would be, let him walk. It is not worth the fine.

[rrebel83]

Let him walk for at least another 2 years...

[justintyme8303]

Let him walk for at least another 2 years...

That is my 1st choice I would love to give him 2 more yr on the protein and see what he does . But like I said don’t know the neighbors or their hunting style ( mine is let go to grow) so not sure what to do.

[Villa]

To close for me. I'll probably let him go. But the book says ears in alert position
APPROXIMATELY are 13". Its tough.

[buzzcut]

Let him walk.Looks like an average 2.5 year old to me. If you're after meat why not just shoot some does.

[justintyme8303]

Let him walk.Looks like an average 2.5 year old to me. If you're after meat why not just shoot some does.

Already tagged out on does.

Prob just let him walk and start on the pigs

[Dually]

I'd say he's definetely 13 but still should walk. Do you know the names of anybody hunting near you? I may be able to tell you their hunting styles.

[justintyme8303]

I'd say he's definetely 13 but still should walk. Do you know the names of anybody hunting near you? I may be able to tell you their hunting styles.

No sure don’t. It’s our 1st yr on this lease its off CR 413 the easement is shared by many.

[Dually]

Yeah thats not really my area. You might try to communicate with them somehow and discuss it with them. Not sayin its gonna help but you never know. Good luck with it.

[justintyme8303]

Yea I was thinking of hanging a note on the gate with our number to see if anyone would call so we could try to get a neighbor managment game plan together. guess well see what happens.

On side note congrats on your doe saw it on your post.

[Dually]

Thanks. Looking to put something else in the books this weekend. Good luck, hope you enjoy hunting in LC.

[justintyme8303]

Thanks good luck to you too! well be out this weekend too. Lovin LC has been good to me so far.

[Coup de Grace]

dont shhot