Which one to get after???

[Founder]

If you had to choose between these two bucks, which would you get after and why???
Or would you pass on both and keep looking?

 

[DH56]

Boy-that's a tough one. How about Both?

 

[oilcan]

That first one has pretty short fronts. His Fronts curl in and Backs flare out looks like they belong on two different Deer.

 

[Muley]

Tough one. For me, it would be the first one to give me a good shot.

 

[copple2]

Second buck for me. The mass and extras are super cool.

Both are bombers!

 

[yoteduster]

That's a tough one..the second one would be my first choice but both of them are great deer

 

[12pointer]

Second one for sure.

 

[shootem]

Second buck it I had to choose but I wouldn’t hesitate on either

 

[coloradoman]

#2

 

[elkhunterUT]

Love the mass on the 2nd buck but would take either without hesitation!

 

[Shadow]

2 no question. The first one has a better frame but I like the mass on #2. And a 6x6 is pretty uncommon. Probably never see another like him.

 

[Muleman]

#1 for me deep forks, crazy height lots of horn on that head. that deer would score well and has the “AWE” factor.

 

[junior]

I like them both, but #1 would be my choice.
The area may dictate the one you choose if your archery hunting.

 

[SureShot]

#1 for me. Just a bigger, taller, wider frame and is better looking to me.

Of course, both are no brainers.

 

[Grayback]

#2 for me.

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Tuff one but I’d go with #2 myself just has more eye appeal to me, I asked wife she’s a #1 vote so I say flip a coin and go get one ?

 

[jims]

Mass and extra tines on #2 has my vote. #1 has fairly short main beams and inside spread. #1 is a fantastic buck but there aren't many around like #2. #2 has the potential to be a real jaw-dropper in a couple years.

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

At first I said number 1. However, after looking close I have might have to go for number 2.

 

[Pines_N_Tines]

#2 is awesome but the flair of the g3's on #1 is also awesome. I would take which ever one provided the first clean shot opportunity. I don't see how you could be disappointed with either on the ground and then your wall.

 

[one_dryboot]

I would just sell them both.

 

[Rackhunter]

I like #2 , but both are nice bucks.

 

[BCnimrod]

Wouldn’t pass on either. Side by side I think #1 would be my choice.

 

[AaronS]

#2 for me without question... but if presented with either it'd be green light with no hesitation.

 

[cmbbulldog]

Number 2, but would be happy with either.

 

[fullthrottle]

I would go after the one I thought I had the best chance at putting it together on. Both sweet bucks.

 

[Stubaby]

#1. Neither one of them have missed any meals.

 

[MuleyBuck]

Second buck for sure! The triple forks on each side sells it for me. that's my dream buck.

 

[Butts]

#1 I guess... only because I think he is 1.5 to 2.5 older than #2.
#2 is “bigger horned” Buck .. don’t score or have age class of #1. IMHO.

 

[BLooDTRaCKeR]

I’m a sucker for width. That second buck has a wide and heavy look to him. But, if I never seen buck two, I’d still go after buck one.

 

[Longun]

Number 1 would be toast..wouldn't have to worry about looking at #2...my daughter would take of him...

 

[BrianID]

I would be happy with either. If I didn't have much time to decide, and they were side by side, I would take #2. However, if it was an area I hunted every year, I would take #1 and hope #2 survived another year or two because he has potential to add significant antler in future years. He may not, but I'm fairly confident that #1 will never grow significantly larger antlers.
If it was an area that I may not get to hunt every year, I would go after the buck that I thought I had the best chance of killing when the season opened.

 

[DeadEyeDick]

i’d go after number one, and let number 2 grow up and go after him next year

 

[Southpawshooter]

#1 for me. I agree with the comments of allowing #2 to grow a year or two.

 

[DeerHunter53]

#2

 

[nripepi]

Whichever one you are more likely to kill based on location, habitat and hunting pressure. Tough call for sure if they are standing next to eachother.

 

[JakeSwensen]

Buck #2. Just a better looking buck overall in my opinion.

 

[Mr_Lahey]

How much are you asking for #1?

 

[Solotude]

Tough choice....I think I'd go after #2.

 

[Hawkeye]

#2. I love the mass and extra points!

 

[cosmic_cowboy]

Most of will never have a chance at either one, but I would take #1

 

[Butts]

If it was in a area I thought #2 would make it and someone I knew had a chance to go after him, I’d pass. A deer like that could blow up 20-30” in a year.

I believe #1 is the older deer IMO.

 

[ICMDEER]

#2 no doubt. And i think his pic is earlier in the year. Put 2-3 more weeks on him and you may have a different perspective. I'd say 1 is closer to shedding his velvet and 2 has growing.to do.

 

[RoadlessHunter]

I really like #1 with all the height.

 

[270winny]

#2

 

[heywouldya]

#2, I like all of the extra stuff!

 

[DarkTimber]

I'd have to go with #2. I'd be thrilled with either one though!

 

[DidIDraw]

If you had to choose between these two bucks, which would you get after and why???
Or would you pass on both and keep looking?
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Second buck - he is really cool

 

[Zeke]

To me, this isn't a choice between good and evil! It's a choice between good and good so I'd "settle" for either one if given the chance.

Some might say "good is the enemy of great" but actually both bucks are great to me. My standards might be lower than some. haha

With that said, I understand and respect why some guys would choose one over the other. Ain't hunting wonderful and freedom-oriented?

Zeke

 

[crownroyal]

#2 all day.. Mass does it for me

 

[KickrBuk]

#2 mass n trash takes the cake , but really I’m shooting either one

 

[link]

#1. I like tall deep forks

 

[idsharp]

#2 buck. I’m more impressed with mass and extras on a buck but if I knew I’d have better odds of getting #1 then I would be going after him with no hesitation. Both great bucks.

 

[smokingfire]

I like the way #2 looks better than #1. But, I'd be thrilled with either one.

 

[ReinerDude]

I'd have to go with #1, deep forks and just a beautiful deer. I would love a chance at either of them though. They are both as fat as mud!

 

[GoHigher]

Love the extras on the second buck!

 

[twdjr]

Glad I'll never be in the situation with 2 bucks like that to decide between.

But probably #1

 

[nontypical]

Door #2. Buck #1 looks a bit light-horned, and especially after he rubs he won't have very good mass. Buck #2 just is a better looking buck to me.

 

[smokepoll]

#2, like the mass

 

[Cg08]

#2

 

[COZY25]

#1 I like how tall he is

 

[rmanwill]

#2. Mass and extra's. Just like his looks better.

 

[Old Cowboy]

#2-Mass

 

[Gator]

#2 has the finger pulling the release.

 

[nebo]

I really like 1 a lot, but I would hunt 2 because he has more character.

 

[ithunter]

I wouldn't go looking for an alternate...#1 and done.

 

[3TOE]

Whichever one I turned up first on opening morning. Either one & I would be ecstatic!!! Great looking deer ??

 

[Str8UpLegitHunting]

Hey founder I think I found your buck. My buddy slammed him!! ?

 

[Tristate]

What does he score?

 

[SS!]

View attachment 13076Hey founder I think I found your buck. My buddy slammed him!! ?

Did Jeff want you to post that pic?

 

[BLOK2003]

View attachment 13076Hey founder I think I found your buck. My buddy slammed him!! ?

Solid buck !!

 

[Deerlove]

What does he score?

pushing 190 guestimate

 

[BrowningRage]

Well, that narrows it down a bit... LOL

It's a great buck for sure. Thanks for sharing.!!

 

[Focoelkman]

Good grief that is huge. I bet it's not the same state.

 

[SS!]

197

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Good grief that is huge. I bet it's not the same state.

Looks like same buck and yup same state !!

 

[rocky2track]

Great buck! Looks like a match to me of the pic at the top of the thread. Looks like he put some extra length on his fronts.

 

[skunkcreek]

I noticed that a lot a guys would have gave him another year. Anyways good buck

 

[one_dryboot]

View attachment 13076Hey founder I think I found your buck. My buddy slammed him!! ?

How much did he pay Founder for GPS cords?

 

[nripepi]

View attachment 13076Hey founder I think I found your buck. My buddy slammed him!! ?

Looks just like him, slammer buck. Congrats to the hunter.

 

[Founder]

View attachment 13076Hey founder I think I found your buck. My buddy slammed him!! ?

Wow, he’s a great buck for sure.

 

[Longun]

I think your second one is toast also...

 

[fullthrottle]

I’m sure founder has an ace up his sleeve...

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

I think your second one is toast also...

Pics ?

 

[SS!]

Both bucks are dead

 

[RoadlessHunter]

When was the 6x7 shot?

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Looks like founder did fine !!! Without those 2!!

 

[Hike4Elk]

First one, tall bucks are awesome. But, wide bucks are also awesome. Big bucks are just awesome!

 

[Coyotebrowntrouthunter]

BIG WY Bucks this year!!!!!!!!!!
I would be beyond thrilled with either of those guys.
Congrats to the hunters who killed them!
And yes Founder did just FINE!!!
CBTH

 

[stonegraham]

if i have the option for two , i would for it

 

[SDBugler]

I would love to see how #2 finished out. Anyone got pics of him on the ground?