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Re: The Ghost
[Re: tomahawker]
#7710647
11/06/22 05:20 PM
11/06/22 05:20 PM
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Joined: May 2018
Posts: 10,930
SW Georgia
Wanna Be
OP
trapper
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OP
trapper
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 10,930
SW Georgia
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If it was only my son and I hunting this property we had discussed that. I have his shed from last year (actually it’s at my sons house) but we are going to compare his score on that side and see if he grew or lost inches. If he grew then we could speculate what he might have been next year. All I know is he will never get any bigger. But I suspect it will show if you let them go, they will grow. I realize not everyone feels that way. And for many many years I didn’t feel that. A buck with antlers no matter how small or big was getting shot. Brown it’s down, lol. Over time I realized there much to shooting them. I decided to start watching and learning instead of shooting. Eventually it got to finding a buck and keeping track of him. Sometimes they make it to “hunting” size and some don’t. That’s the beauty of it to me.
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7710682
11/06/22 05:44 PM
11/06/22 05:44 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 12,408
South Ga - Almost Florida
Swamp Wolf
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trapper
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 12,408
South Ga - Almost Florida
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That's a real good'un and great story. It's an awesome challenge to locate, figure out, and then get a chance at a mature buck ......Congrats!!
Thank God For Your Blessings!
Never Half-Arse Anything!
Resource Protection Service
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7710692
11/06/22 05:55 PM
11/06/22 05:55 PM
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Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 986
Louisiana
MattLA
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 986
Louisiana
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If it was only my son and I hunting this property we had discussed that. I have his shed from last year (actually it’s at my sons house) but we are going to compare his score on that side and see if he grew or lost inches. If he grew then we could speculate what he might have been next year. All I know is he will never get any bigger. But I suspect it will show if you let them go, they will grow. I realize not everyone feels that way. And for many many years I didn’t feel that. A buck with antlers no matter how small or big was getting shot. Brown it’s down, lol. Over time I realized there much to shooting them. I decided to start watching and learning instead of shooting. Eventually it got to finding a buck and keeping track of him. Sometimes they make it to “hunting” size and some don’t. That’s the beauty of it to me. In my opinion, if the Ghost was 4.5 years or above being a southern deer, he is likely maxed out on size assuming there isn't some drastic change in minerals or food. If this was in the north, I would put the max at around 6 years, but tons of factors. I definitely would be interested in a jaw pic no matter what though.
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7710717
11/06/22 06:15 PM
11/06/22 06:15 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,570
La Crosse, WI
Macthediver
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,570
La Crosse, WI
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Always neat when can make the decisions for you and hunt like you want. Nice deer. Congratulations.
Mac
"Never Forget Which Way Is Up"
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7710727
11/06/22 06:25 PM
11/06/22 06:25 PM
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Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 986
Louisiana
MattLA
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 986
Louisiana
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Looks to be around 5-6 to me, the back cusp is very worn and concave. The dentine and general wear on the 1st and 2nd molars also look to match that general time frame. Definitely lived a great life no matter what though, very interesting.
Last edited by MattLA; 11/06/22 06:25 PM. Reason: words
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7710732
11/06/22 06:29 PM
11/06/22 06:29 PM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,011
ohio
tomahawker
trapper
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trapper
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,011
ohio
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If it was only my son and I hunting this property we had discussed that. I have his shed from last year (actually it’s at my sons house) but we are going to compare his score on that side and see if he grew or lost inches. If he grew then we could speculate what he might have been next year. All I know is he will never get any bigger. But I suspect it will show if you let them go, they will grow. I realize not everyone feels that way. And for many many years I didn’t feel that. A buck with antlers no matter how small or big was getting shot. Brown it’s down, lol. Over time I realized there much to shooting them. I decided to start watching and learning instead of shooting. Eventually it got to finding a buck and keeping track of him. Sometimes they make it to “hunting” size and some don’t. That’s the beauty of it to me. Pard, I say that about every buck I’m envious of
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7710761
11/06/22 07:02 PM
11/06/22 07:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 7,368
W NY
Turtledale
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trapper
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 7,368
W NY
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Congratulations and thanks for posting a picture of a deer where your not putting the rack three feet in front of yourself. A truly big rack looks impressive taken just like you did. And gives us a better picture of the proportions.
Your family should enjoy many fine meals.
NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
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Re: The Ghost
[Re: Wanna Be]
#7711033
11/06/22 11:22 PM
11/06/22 11:22 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 6,341
se South Dakota
NonPCfed
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 6,341
se South Dakota
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Outstanding!! Way to go on the determination.
"And God said, Let us make man in our image �and let them have dominion �and all the creatures that move along the ground".
Genesis 1:26
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