Arrow or not to Arrow?

What do you Guy's think? shoot or dont shoot. Paunsaugunt archery
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sneekeepete
Definatley a shooter in my book.
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swbuckmaster
duplicate post sorry
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swbuckmaster
nothing wrong with a upper 170 buck good luck finding something better.

if It walks in front of you and you don't shoot it you will probably tag a smaller buck or eat tag soup.
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BOHNTR
Looks to be about a low 160's type buck.......but may have a cheater? Not a bad buck.......but I saw a few better over the 4th of July weekend in that unit. It all depends on what YOU want. If you'd be happy with him, go for it. He's probably 2 years from his prime, IMO.
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M.D aittic
Here is a closer pic. he is a 5x6. I thaught he was kind of young to. he made the mid hunt shooter list for me
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He is pretty neat, I think later on in the hunt I'd try for him, but I saw better up there this weekend.
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I agree with JBird, I was up there on Thursday and seen two way better bucks than that, but the trophy is in the eye of the beholder. Good luck on your hunt.
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DeadI
I would say that if that is the best buck you have seen in the area your scouting than you had better let the air out of him, but if your seeing better bucks than I would pass, at least for the first few days of the hunt. Also would depend on how many days your going to be able to put into hunting.
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M.D aittic
I have seen alot of deer out this year. and this one is not on the top of my list.i will bee out for 19 days strait so i am going to bee verry picky on what i take\try to take so thanks for the input he's cool butt not opening day cool.
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hoseman
Nice buck.

He is a taker in my book! But if I had 19 days to hunt I wouldn't be in a big hurry especially if you have seen bigger deer. Good luck and do keep us posted on your final outcome.
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He's a great buck, But if you are seeing bigger ones in the same neck of the woods, Hold out for a bigger one. I hope you can post some of the big ones pictures as your scouting progress along. Good luck in the hunt.
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MuleyMadness
So where's the pics of the big boys? :)

If I had a shot mid hunt at that buck, I'm thinking TAKE THE SHOT. I've seen a few bigger also, but doesn't mean you'll get within range or get the opportunity either. Cool buck none the less.
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19 days - man I 'm jealous. In that amount of time, hope you stick a monster. That's still a nice buck, but he's not a stud. Good luck in the upcoming hunt.
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mapleton archer
If i get within shooting range of that buck im pulling back , unless its the first few days im out. I dont want to let opportunities go by. Thats a nice buck to take with a stick!
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NONYA
Pass that buck up and he will haunt your dreams forever,I dont know what you already have hangin on the wall but unless you have a couple 200" deer already youd be nuts to pass that buck. ](*,)
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79Ford
"NONYA" wrote:Pass that buck up and he will haunt your dreams forever,I dont know what you already have hangin on the wall but unless you have a couple 200" deer already youd be nuts to pass that buck. ](*,)
 Have to agree. Pass up on that buck and all you'll see is 2 points the rest of the trip.
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If I saw that buck within range it'd have an arrow through it.
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You need to hold off on that buck at least until I get there so you can show me where it's at.
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M.D aittic
maintguy do you have a paunsaugunt tag? if so we should hook up?
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M.D.attic, man I wish. I zeroed out on every apllication in every state I applied this year. ](*,) I sure do thank you for the invite and good luck on your hunt.
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Stick him !!!!!!!
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iliveinthewoods
if i draw a paungs archery tag i am personally holding out for something bigger. But then again archery is a lot tougher than rifle, or muzz... It depends on what is presented and if you can even get a shot on him... I think he may push 170-75 come the time of the hunt. He would look good on any wall... but personally i hold out for something bigger until the last week.
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NONYA
Make sure and post whatwever you d kill so we can find out if it was a wise decision to pass that buck
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TommyColey
for me........? Shooter.
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"NONYA" wrote:Pass that buck up and he will haunt your dreams forever,I dont know what you already have hangin on the wall but unless you have a couple 200" deer already youd be nuts to pass that buck. ](*,)
 AMEN!!! Shoot that bad boy! That's a great deer no matter who you are. Sometimes I think we get too caught up in scores.
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iliveinthewoods
The real question is whether you would shot him or not? that's all that matters.
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I shot some video of this buck last week. If you are thinking about going after it... you better do it on the opening. I'm sure there are plenty of other archery hunters with that tag that won't be as picky and given his location... he likely won't be around long. He'll either get taken early or get smart real quick.
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"NONYA" wrote:Pass that buck up and he will haunt your dreams forever,I dont know what you already have hangin on the wall but unless you have a couple 200" deer already youd be nuts to pass that buck. ](*,)
 I agree with Nonya, if you are passing on that buck, I cant wait to see the pics of the buck you end up taking.
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Loafer
Nice buck! Due to the area your in I would hold off awhile longer.
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MuleyMadness
This buck has been killed guys and it's a lot bigger than some thought. :)
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Tonoonyi
Okay, You have my attention. I would have had to agree that he would end up at 175". Are there any pictures?
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MuleyMadness
Here he is, said to gross 205"

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Tonoonyi
Holy smokes, he is way bigger than I was picturing from the photo's. That is one monster buck. :thumb
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I wish I had the time and money you guys have to spend all that time finding bigger bucks than this. :-k If I had the shot I don't think I could let him go! :thumb
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