What is a trophy buck to you?
I just realized that I asked the question, but I didn't give my 2 cents. I don't consider whether or not a buck is a trophy based on what it scores. I know their are many variables that determine what a trophy animal is to a hunter. I just like to hunt/kill mature deer and most of them have larger racks.
The main thing I use scoring for is to tell my friends what type of buck I have seen or shot. If I tell them it was a 25" 180 class buck, then they will know it is a tall buck, with great tine length, main beams and forks. If I tell them it's a 28" 170 class 3 point, then they know it's a huge three point. Other than that, I don't really care about what a buck scores. It just has to be the type of buck I want, which will most likely be a mature buck and look good on my wall.![thumbs up :thumb](./images/smilies/023.gif)
The main thing I use scoring for is to tell my friends what type of buck I have seen or shot. If I tell them it was a 25" 180 class buck, then they will know it is a tall buck, with great tine length, main beams and forks. If I tell them it's a 28" 170 class 3 point, then they know it's a huge three point. Other than that, I don't really care about what a buck scores. It just has to be the type of buck I want, which will most likely be a mature buck and look good on my wall.
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Torch,
I agree with you and I know that when you size up a deer or elk, you are pretty close to the actual score. I know others where I have to subtract 3 inches from the outside spread and subtract 10+ inches from the total score.
I think that any animal I harvest is a trophy to me! If it wasn't, I would release the arrow or pull the trigger. Thjat being said, I like to release the arrows and pull the trigger. That makes me smile
CS
I agree with you and I know that when you size up a deer or elk, you are pretty close to the actual score. I know others where I have to subtract 3 inches from the outside spread and subtract 10+ inches from the total score.
I think that any animal I harvest is a trophy to me! If it wasn't, I would release the arrow or pull the trigger. Thjat being said, I like to release the arrows and pull the trigger. That makes me smile
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I think public vs. private land plays a huge roll here. I mostly archery hunt and I agree that the 150-160"+ is a trophy but alot of factors come into play. For example: Public land DIY vs. private or guided. I think bucks with great character are trophies regardless of score. I think old heavy bucks that don't score well but are pushing the 8-10+ age class are trophies. I think if you scouted the buck all summer and then kill him it makes him a trophy...etc.
As far as mounting a buck with a bow it has to 150"+ and it has to be public land DIY. (Or it had better be a heck of a lot bigger than that.) The harder you work the greater the trophy value. Just my $.02
As far as mounting a buck with a bow it has to 150"+ and it has to be public land DIY. (Or it had better be a heck of a lot bigger than that.) The harder you work the greater the trophy value. Just my $.02
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I voted 180, partially because I spend a lot of time on a Limited Entry unit and am used to seeing some nice bucks.
I wanted to vote that the score doesn't matter, but couldn't vote twice.![smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I'm not concerned about score myself, I just want a BIG BUCK. And will go after the biggest I can find or one that is unique. I like mass and trash first. I'll shoot a really tall buck over a wide willow horned buck.
Good posting Torch!
I wanted to vote that the score doesn't matter, but couldn't vote twice.
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I'm not concerned about score myself, I just want a BIG BUCK. And will go after the biggest I can find or one that is unique. I like mass and trash first. I'll shoot a really tall buck over a wide willow horned buck.
Good posting Torch!
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I agree 100%.....for me it's all about the experience and what it took to get the deer. For instance if I took a 150 buck that I scouted out, I would consider that too be much more of trophy than a 150 buck that I lucked upon standing on the side of the road.MTQUIVER wrote:I think if you scouted the buck all summer and then kill him it makes him a trophy...etc.