Shoot or don't shoot? That is the question.
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, Sep 12 2011 10:53 AM
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 10:53 AM
Would this be considered a forked horn?
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 11:01 AM
I can't see the horns well, but it sure doesn't look like a fork, more like an undevoped spike.
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 02:03 PM
I can't see it very well but isn't the fork supposed to be on the upper 2/3 of the spike?
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 03:23 PM
Kinda looks like there is the start of a fork or eye guard at the base. Not a legal buck!The branching point needs to be in the upper 2/3's of the antler. This one is starting to fork at the base of the antler. There are better bucks out there, I promise. For example, say those antlers are 6" tall. The fork needs to be in the upper 2/3's or upper 4". Or at least 1/3 or 2" from the base.Dont even think about shooting a deer that you are not sure is legal. To be on the safe side and not cut it close, look for the fork to be at least in the upper 1/2
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 06:55 PM
I agree with Dave. I sure would not want to be showing that head to the guy who needs to sign off for me.
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 07:31 PM
I would let him grow up to a 2x2 or 3x3 atleast
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Posted 12 September 2011 - 11:06 PM
My rule of thumb is that if you have to search for a fork, put the gun away. Even if it does have a tiny fork I'd rather see some kid on his first hunt get it.
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Posted 13 September 2011 - 06:38 AM
It looks like it has a double post on one side and has little forks on top.
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Posted 13 September 2011 - 06:47 AM
I like to make sure the little forkies let go of the mamma's teat before pulling the trigger.
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Posted 13 September 2011 - 06:54 AM
Your title asks... "Shoot or don't shoot? That is the question".My answer is, DON'T... Normally, whenever I am too undecided on ANYTHING, I do NOT go for it. That rule has served me well for many years. I still get into trouble of course, but that line of thinking has helped me a lot.My :two-cents:Frank
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Posted 14 September 2011 - 02:27 PM
I agree with clampdaddy if you have to spend more than 1 min trying to see a fork I'd pass on this 1. I passed one during archery for this very reason. I know a dozen people that would of shot it but not worth it for me.Thats just my opinion though everyones different.
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Posted 14 September 2011 - 10:36 PM
Hard to tell from the picture. If you cant tell then don't shoot. If you can see the fork when it moves and its legal then by all means get your backstraps. This buck is in velvet so maybe when its hard horned it will be more apparent of its legality.
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Posted 15 September 2011 - 01:58 PM
per regs, the fork has to be present 2/3rds up on the main beam, not at the base. this discussion came up on anotehr forum about "stags" as well...the body on this deer looks decent, but hard to tell, wonder if it is a stag?
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