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Swamphunter
10-11-2005, 10:50 AM
Genetics?? What do you think, is this buck young and have potential, or bad genetics and needs to be eliminated?? I can't tell for sure. My brother in-law got it on his stealth cam last week.
http://www.realtree.com/img/551/Mikes_Buckres.jpg
lostiniowa
10-11-2005, 10:54 AM
boy that is a big bodied deer has to be more than 1.5 years old i would probably cull him out!
Swamphunter
10-11-2005, 10:55 AM
I told my brother in-law he is gonna be heavy come the rut time. He's gettin' there now. Good looking healthy buck, but too bad about the antlers. He'd be awesome if he had double the points! I was just curious if this was a case of bad genetics or if he was young and headed for a trophy case down the road.
Master_Chief
10-11-2005, 11:38 AM
It looks like he needs to be culled to me. A deer that size has good nutrition but I don't see the antler growth.
buckee
10-11-2005, 11:54 AM
My opinion is that he's just a young buck, with good body-size genetics, but high-basket-rack genetics for antlers. He looks to be 11/2 yr old. He my just turn out to be a really nice high-racker in a couple of years, but the question is "Do you want that high-rack gene floating around.?"
I like high or wide racks. They're all kind of unique in their own way and add character to the bucks.
If your aim is to go for wide high racks in your herd, then by all means take him out, but If you don't mind a tight basket rack gene , leave him. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Tominator
10-11-2005, 12:13 PM
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My opinion is that he's just a young buck, with good body-size genetics, but high-basket-rack genetics for antlers. He looks to be 11/2 yr old. He my just turn out to be a really nice high-racker in a couple of years, but the question is "Do you want that high-rack gene floating around.?"
I like high or wide racks. They're all kind of unique in their own way and add character to the bucks.
If your aim is to go for wide high racks in your herd, then by all means take him out, but If you don't mind a tight basket rack gene , leave him. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I agree with Sherm. Just young with lots-O-potential.
RyanH
10-11-2005, 01:01 PM
look at the size of the neck! Its small. Also you see no loose skin or color os the skin fadeing. I say hes young and needs a couple years to mature.
huntinsonovagun
10-11-2005, 01:19 PM
I would wait AT LEAST one year. That deer is no older than 1 1/2. Give him a chance before you cull him..... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Swamphunter
10-11-2005, 01:26 PM
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I would wait AT LEAST one year. That deer is no older than 1 1/2. Give him a chance before you cull him..... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Its not up to me...its my brother in-laws property and I don't hunt there. I do agree though, I'd like to see him in 2 years!
MrWiggely
10-11-2005, 05:05 PM
Don't shoot.

Wigs
jerdanmagic
10-11-2005, 05:19 PM
That deer has a Badonkadonk!LOL! Let him walk another year!
BIG_BUCK_1
10-11-2005, 05:48 PM
let him walk
Shaun_300
10-11-2005, 05:51 PM
I'd see what he looks like next year before you shoot him. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
NS whitetail
10-11-2005, 08:44 PM
I would let him walk and hope to see him again next year http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Illinoisbowhunter
10-11-2005, 10:24 PM
Let him go a few more years, he should be pretty decent!
TheDanishDanger
10-11-2005, 11:09 PM
yeah, give him atleast one year, see what he does.
HarvDog
10-12-2005, 03:08 PM
It would be tough since I still haven't taken a buck but it would probably be best to let him walk away.
Hillbilly
10-12-2005, 03:12 PM
Let him go so he can grow.... btw, whats up with his jaw. Was he chewing on something or is he getting ready to put in snuff in the bottom lip.
Andrea
10-12-2005, 03:14 PM
That's very odd. Almost looks like a weird photoshop pic or something. You hunting under a power line or something? Any nuclear waste facilities nearby?? http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Swamphunter
10-12-2005, 03:19 PM
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Let him go so he can grow.... btw, whats up with his jaw. Was he chewing on something or is he getting ready to put in snuff in the bottom lip.

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It is his tongue, he was chewing or something. In the original pic it is very clear...
puffy
10-12-2005, 03:24 PM
By the expression on the bucks face I'd say he was a surprised youngster!LOL On a serious note though, I'd leave him till next year and see what he has to offer before your Bro-inlaw culls him.
wtnhunt
10-13-2005, 06:29 AM
Looks like a fairly young deer. Like others suggested, genetics for a high rack are there.
lucky_erickson
10-13-2005, 10:45 AM
Can't tell age really well by looking at him, his body looks pretty young, I would wait a year or two and see what happens.
Squirrelhunter91
10-13-2005, 10:52 AM
He definetly is young. It seems like he doesn't have a brisket, atleast from this picture. They usually appear to have a brisket at 2.5 years and then at 3.5 years it really stands out. Let him grow, but unless you don't want that high rack gene around like the others have previously said, it's up to you.,