I have 6 year history with this buck. He was a nub buck the year I TTT'd (darted on a low fence ranch my dad has hunted 29 years and largest buck killed to date 176) and transported to my ranch the year I bought it. He was a 1o with 2 kickers at 2, a 14 at 3, 17 points at 4 and 5 and now has 16 at 6 years old. He probably is within 5 inches of last years score. I have yet to find any of his sheds and he is the most elusive buck I have hunted. He hides from the trail cams even when growing. I have not seen him live but 2 times in 3 years and I am at the ranch at least 1 time per week.
I could have shot him with a rifle last year during the rut on one hunt but no chance with a bow. I am hoping to catch him this weekend chasing a doe, but its bow or no go. Tough decision as I have a lot of emotion tied up with this deer. First true trophy on my own place.
What do you think he scores?
P.S. he has a tag in his ear which was required by law, but he is not a breeder deer. I do raise and release some bucks now but he is from low fence ranch.
Last 2 pics are of him last year.
I could have shot him with a rifle last year during the rut on one hunt but no chance with a bow. I am hoping to catch him this weekend chasing a doe, but its bow or no go. Tough decision as I have a lot of emotion tied up with this deer. First true trophy on my own place.
What do you think he scores?
P.S. he has a tag in his ear which was required by law, but he is not a breeder deer. I do raise and release some bucks now but he is from low fence ranch.
Last 2 pics are of him last year.
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