Average size bucks killed

deerslayer64d · Sep 3, 2024

All the post about the biggest, widest bucks , although fantastic to look at and dream for
( some real slammer’s ) how about the more common bucks takes ? Post up your pics of the average bucks you have taken ? Having only taken one mule deer in TX I will start , very old deer but not a monster, I hope to better this one this year on a private land hunt in CO

Including my best TX WT just for grins

Lou (Louis) · Sep 3, 2024

Nice buck, sir.

Deercy · Sep 3, 2024

And cool rifle....

deerslayer64d · Sep 3, 2024

Deercy said:
And cool rifle....

Thank you , that’s a old 30/40 krag my late father built about a he time I started hunting , only animal I’ve ever taken with it

DeerAddiction4 · Sep 3, 2024

Management KS Buck -168.
31 wide

lostinOregon · Sep 3, 2024

Maybe you could start your own website and call it average size muleys?

Buckfever34 · Sep 3, 2024

I love your old rifle ! And the leather that it’s wearing.

Thank you for sharing.

Founder · Sep 3, 2024

Shot this one in Colorado in 2010. I actually shot the wrong buck. The other one was bigger......really!

HntHrdr · Sep 3, 2024

Case of mistaken buck during a rut fest last year, his buddy was a super deep forked 4x4 both big bodied. Haven’t taped him but I’d be surprised if it hit 150, nice frame though, just an average buck… all my bucks are average so far though, with my big buck being 170

Buckfever34 · Sep 3, 2024

Couple “management” bucks I took when I couldn’t turn up “the one.”

Buckfever34 · Sep 3, 2024

Founder said:
Shot this one in Colorado in 2010. I actually shot the wrong buck. The other one was bigger......really!

View attachment 156494

Sure, sure. Lol.

I’d shot him and been darn happy to do so.

Buckfever34 · Sep 3, 2024

DeerAddiction4 said:
Management KS Buck -168.
31 wide

View attachment 156468

Stud buck!

Horsecorn · Sep 3, 2024

Founder said:
Shot this one in Colorado in 2010. I actually shot the wrong buck. The other one was bigger......really!

View attachment 156494

That’s funny founder. How many times have we heard. (You should have seen the one with it) way bigger.

Founder · Sep 3, 2024

Horsecorn said:
That’s funny founder. How many times have we heard. (You should have seen the one with it) way bigger.

It was! It really was.

deerslayer64d · Sep 3, 2024

lostinOregon said:
Maybe you could start your own website and call it average size muleys?

You think maybe?

deerslayer64d · Sep 3, 2024

HntHrdr said:
Case of mistaken buck during a rut fest last year, his buddy was a super deep forked 4x4 both big bodied. Haven’t taped him but I’d be surprised if it hit 150, nice frame though, just an average buck… all my bucks are average so far though, with my big buck being 170

View attachment 156501

Man I’d be stoked with a buck like that

lostinOregon · Sep 3, 2024

deerslayer64d said:
You think maybe?

Couldn’t resist

Sparks Shooter · Sep 3, 2024

Sparks Shooter · Sep 3, 2024

Every buck I've ever killed could go on this thread.

I sure love every one of them though!---SS

Soccerdude · Sep 3, 2024

I am good at killing below avg bucks. Love someday to hit 180. Ha.

deerslayer64d · Sep 3, 2024

I would be happy with any of the deer posted! Thanks for playing along

HntHrdr · Sep 4, 2024

deerslayer64d said:
Man I’d be stoked with a buck like that

Don’t get me wrong, I was… but imagine my initial shock when post shot I saw the buck I thought I killed come out of some trees haha I was a little stunned

stevers75 · Sep 4, 2024

Here's a few average bucks my dad and I killed over the last few years. Very happy and proud of each of them.

deerslayer64d · Sep 4, 2024

HntHrdr said:
Don’t get me wrong, I was… but imagine my initial shock when post shot I saw the buck I thought I killed come out of some trees haha I was a little stunned

Ya sir I can definitely see that happening

HntHrdr · Sep 4, 2024

deerslayer64d said:
Ya sir I can definitely see that happening

Was using a suppressor, so him, the 5 other smaller bucks and 6 does kind of milled around until I walked up on my buck. Still kick myself for not getting a picture of the “big guy” but I’m sure he spread his seed some that day so I take some comfort in that

twopointdn · Sep 4, 2024

I am use to average bucks because 120”-150” deer generally get me excited and I pull the trigger. I have smaller and bigger but these are some that I have that I classified as average. Each have a memory and it has been a ton of fun over the years. I hope I can hold out this year but I won’t count on it because I know with happens when I see a decent buck and my mind starts talking myself into pulling the trigger. My freezer is alway full due to my weakness so that is a good thing. It is a Fun time of the year.

Good luck.

deerslayer64d · Sep 4, 2024

twopointdn said:
I am use to average bucks because 120”-150” deer generally get me excited and I pull the trigger. I have smaller and bigger but these are some that I have that I classified as average. Each have a memory and it has been a ton of fun over the years. I hope I can hold out this year but I won’t count on it because I know with happens when I see a decent buck and my mind starts talking myself into pulling the trigger. My freezer is alway full due to my weakness so that is a good thing. It is a Fun time of the year.

Good luck.

View attachment 156616

View attachment 156617

View attachment 156618

View attachment 156619

View attachment 156620

View attachment 156621

View attachment 156622

View attachment 156623

View attachment 156624

View attachment 156625

To me those are all good bucks and I would have a hard time passing any of them.

Elknut33 · Sep 5, 2024

Here is my best “average “ buck. Looks huge with my 4 yo holding it.

deerslayer64d · Sep 5, 2024

That smile on that young man’s face is priceless as he shot it himself

Pines_N_Tines · Sep 5, 2024

Here's the progression of buck size at my house with smallest in the front, gradually getting larger going toward the mounts on the wall.

Elknut33 · Sep 5, 2024

deerslayer64d said:
That smile on that young man’s face is priceless as he shot it himself

he walked around with it for 2 days!

RookieWYhntr · Sep 5, 2024

All these bucks would be trophies in California.

deerslayer64d · Sep 5, 2024

RookieWYhntr said:
All these bucks would be trophies in California.

Or to an old guy just getting started mule deer hunting, enjoying seeing them all

Founder · Sep 6, 2024

Nice one for my oldest son.

Sparks Shooter · Sep 6, 2024

Average bucks are the meat and potatoes for us all. Wouldn't be nearly as fun to have a site with about 5 posts per year if we only talked about true Monster Muleys.----SS

BrowningRage · Sep 6, 2024

If I average all of the bucks I've killed since I was 14... Id say the average would be an 18" 3-point with a 1 inch eye guard on one side...

Wiszard · Sep 6, 2024

Servehim · Sep 6, 2024

It's about the wonderful time in the woods with dear friends and family. I've harvested several bucks over the years, 90% were in this class . Proud of every one with memories that will last a lifetime. Couple muley hunts this fall...always seeking next level bucks.

deerslayer64d · Sep 7, 2024

Sparks Shooter said:
Average bucks are the meat and potatoes for us all. Wouldn't be nearly as fun to have a site with about 5 posts per year if we only talked about true Monster Muleys.----SS

That’s kinda the reason I started this post , I was hoping to see all these pics and read the stories behind the pictures

, we’d all love to shoot monsters but the Reality is probably 85 to 90% of us will never better a 160 -170 class if I had to guess and for me it’s as much about the chaise and time outdoors as it is bagging a booner

D8hntr · Sep 7, 2024

RookieWYhntr said:
All these bucks would be trophies in California.

Right!!!??? I was thinking the same thing!! An average buck out here is a 120-150lb forked horn!!

liecabucks · Sep 7, 2024

Man, I know we all idolize big bucks but this post had me searching my archives and looking through older pics of just that……average bucks. What I didn’t realize was the memories I relived in wild places with people that maybe I don’t have the same relationship now. Trip down memory lane for me!

Founder · Sep 7, 2024

Here’s one that we’d probably consider an average buck, but he was a giant back then with a bow. My dad shot him and it was a big deal.
Archery hunting much easier these days.

D8hntr · Sep 7, 2024

liecabucks said:
Man, I know we all idolize big bucks but this post had me searching my archives and looking through older pics of just that……average bucks. What I didn’t realize was the memories I relived in wild places with people that maybe I don’t have the same relationship now. Trip down memory lane for me!

View attachment 157042

View attachment 157043

View attachment 157044

View attachment 157045

View attachment 157046

View attachment 157047

View attachment 157048

View attachment 157049

View attachment 157050

View attachment 157051

Awesome pics!!!........nice looking Nova parked in that shop!!

Cam@strawberry · Sep 7, 2024

not one of you posted a 2 point which makes this thread highly suspect.

I bet you all say 6” is average as well.

None of you are welcome at my house

Wiszard · Sep 7, 2024

Founder said:
Here’s one that we’d probably consider an average buck, but he was a giant back then with a bow. My dad shot him and it was a big deal.
Archery hunting much easier these days.

View attachment 157077

Are you the one on the right?

Mallardsx2 · Sep 7, 2024

Buckfever34 · Sep 7, 2024

First mule deer I ever killed on the first trip I’d ever been on to actually see a mule deer in the wild. Hunted out of Buffalo on public land down toward the Powder.

This buck lit a fire that I hope don’t go out until the Good Lord calls me home.

Was a real good time for a flatlander farm boy from Indiana. Luckily I’ve made many trips to visit where muleys call home since.

deerslayer64d · Sep 8, 2024

Buckfever34 said:
First mule deer I ever killed on the first trip I’d ever been on to actually see a mule deer in the wild. Hunted out of Buffalo on public land down toward the Powder.

This buck lit a fire that I hope don’t go out until the Good Lord calls me home.

Was a real good time for a flatlander farm boy from Indiana. Luckily I’ve made many trips to visit where muleys call home since.

View attachment 157128 View attachment 157129 View attachment 157130

I can see where a buck like that would light a fire for a first !

Founder · Sep 8, 2024

Wiszard said:
Are you the one on the right?

Yep, just right of my dad. McBride boys on the far right. My sis on the left.

Wiszard · Sep 8, 2024

Founder said:
Yep, just right of my dad. McBride boys on the far right. My sis on the left.

I was kidding.....I like old pics like that. Pretty cool....

Muley_73 · Sep 8, 2024

Been on a bit of a lucky streak the past 5 years but here’s some from the 10 years before that.

Muley_73 · Sep 8, 2024

deerslayer64d · Sep 8, 2024

Muley_73 said:
View attachment 157247 View attachment 157248 View attachment 157249 View attachment 157250 View attachment 157255

All very respectful deer I’d be proud to bring home! Thanks for sharing

Founder · Sep 8, 2024

My son Anden took this one a few years ago. He’s probably better than average for the area though.

ridgetops · Sep 8, 2024

This buck I killed with my 8 year old son with me. It was on his birthday and I let him pick out this average buck to shoot that day.

ridgetops · Sep 8, 2024

Here's another birthday buck we killed a few years later.

Wiszard · Sep 8, 2024

A lot of the average bucks posted are great bucks to me. Many I wouldn't hesitate to kill on opening day. It's a testimony to if/how much you are able to scout and how many days you are able to hunt during the season. Lots of us can't make multiple trips to where our tags are so we only have a day or two before the season to try to find the better class deer. If I lived closer to where I spent most of my time hunting, my expectations would be higher. I enjoy my time in the field. I don't kill big, mature bucks most of the time. I enjoy eating the meat and going in my garage and starring at my racks to relive memories. That is what it is about. I am sure most of us feel the same.

D8hntr · Sep 9, 2024

Wiszard said:
A lot of the average bucks posted are great bucks to me. Many I wouldn't hesitate to kill on opening day. It's a testimony to if/how much you are able to scout and how many days you are able to hunt during the season. Lots of us can't make multiple trips to where our tags are so we only have a day or two before the season to try to find the better class deer. If I lived closer to where I spent most of my time hunting, my expectations would be higher. I enjoy my time in the field. I don't kill big, mature bucks most of the time. I enjoy eating the meat and going in my garage and starring at my racks to relive memories. That is what it is about. I am sure most of us feel the same.

Agreed........and also for me, I haven't the time to hunt like I used to due to family and work commitments for about the last 4-5 years. I'm on a 6 year drought right now that's a bummer but it is what it is. Lol

Wiszard · Sep 9, 2024

D8hntr said:
Agreed........and also for me, I haven't the time to hunt like I used to due to family and work commitments for about the last 4-5 years. I'm on a 6 year drought right now that's a bummer but it is what it is. Lol

Wanna buy some meat? LOL. This is your year.

D8hntr · Sep 9, 2024

Wiszard said:
Wanna buy some meat? LOL. This is your year.

Thanks. I'm ready to get this monkey off my back.

Joe2Kool · Sep 11, 2024

twopointdn said:
I am use to average bucks because 120”-150” deer generally get me excited and I pull the trigger. I have smaller and bigger but these are some that I have that I classified as average. Each have a memory and it has been a ton of fun over the years. I hope I can hold out this year but I won’t count on it because I know with happens when I see a decent buck and my mind starts talking myself into pulling the trigger. My freezer is alway full due to my weakness so that is a good thing. It is a Fun time of the year.

Good luck.

View attachment 156616

View attachment 156617

View attachment 156618

View attachment 156619

View attachment 156620

View attachment 156621

View attachment 156622

View attachment 156623

View attachment 156624

View attachment 156625

In every one of those pics, you've got a big smile Dan! And that's the main thing.

mightyhunter · Sep 12, 2024

I have more of these than the big bucks.

nontypical · Sep 14, 2024

I've killed a ton of bucks over the past 50 years, although I've gotten pickier with age. Hunted many states for muleys. Here's a few to add to the post. Some are from a few decades ago. Back when we actually had mule deer in the west.

Wiszard · Sep 14, 2024

Great garage pic.....that is how my garage wall looks only with bucks that have half the mass and points! LOL

Mallardsx2 · Sep 15, 2024

Wiszard said:
Great garage pic.....that is how my garage wall looks only with bucks that have half the mass and points! LOL

Mine too lol

HuntDad · Sep 17, 2024

Here are a couple of below average bucks, the second picture was my first deer.

deerslayer64d · Sep 18, 2024

I appreciate all you guys playing along in this thread! I really enjoy seeing all the pictures and honestly think it helps me for when my hunt comes to judge antler size with this being only my second mule deer hunt and first to Colorado.

SDBugler · Sep 18, 2024

deerslayer64d said:
All the post about the biggest, widest bucks , although fantastic to look at and dream for
( some real slammer’s ) how about the more common bucks takes ? Post up your pics of the average bucks you have taken ?

For some reason ALL of the bucks I kill seem to suddenly transform into "average" as soon as they hit the ground! LOL

Average size bucks killed

Active Member

Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Active Member

Founder Since 1999

Very Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Founder Since 1999

Active Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Founder Since 1999

Active Member

Long Time Member

Long Time Member

Very Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Founder Since 1999

Active Member

Very Active Member

Long Time Member

Active Member

Active Member

Active Member

Founder Since 1999

Long Time Member

Very Active Member

Very Active Member

Active Member

Founder Since 1999

Very Active Member

Very Active Member

Long Time Member

Active Member

Long Time Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Very Active Member

Long Time Member

Long Time Member

Active Member

Member

Active Member

Very Active Member

Similar threads