How many points does this buck rate?

Capt. Charlie · September 13, 2005, 08:54 PM

Yesterday's photo hunt for bucks was such a success, I took another shot at it today, and scored this big boy! You can see he has an atypical rack, so how many points would you say he has?

And if you don't think we have a lot of 'em here, check out the stand off below. Trouble's a comin' at high noon!

fisherman66 · September 13, 2005, 09:07 PM

What, no drop tines?

I think you need someone to come over and "manage" that land for optimal conditions.

I don't charge much, and could even do it gratis every once and a while (like weekends.)

butch50 · September 13, 2005, 09:53 PM

Capt, you not only have some beautiful deer there, but you also have some serious photographic talent!

Those are great photos with excellent composition.

Capt. Charlie · September 13, 2005, 09:57 PM

No problem there, Fisherman! There's a lot of guys drooling over these guys! Of course, the old granny that comes every day with a bucket of grain might be upset, though

. I told her today, that, in about a month, she might want to rethink walking among Bambi's, or she might end up a hood ornament on a 14 pointer!

Capt. Charlie · September 13, 2005, 10:01 PM

Thanks Butch! I really appreciate that!

Now if only I didn't have to pay them union wages for posing...

fisherman66 · September 13, 2005, 10:13 PM

Well, since the union fee is per deer; I can help you out!

Like my daddy always says, "Life ain't fair." True as ever.

Beautiful spread and wildlife. How many acres?

Capt. Charlie · September 13, 2005, 10:22 PM

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Beautiful spread and wildlife. How many acres?

Not sure. Those were taken at the edge of a cemetery that backs up to an abandoned farm, that backs up to Gawd-knows-how-many acres of spoil banks (strip mines). Don't expect latitude & longitude though; don't want the secret to get out.

butch50 · September 13, 2005, 10:24 PM

I can certainly tell you exactly where those deer are not at!

fisherman66 · September 13, 2005, 10:35 PM

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Capt. Charlie · September 17, 2005, 03:47 PM

OK guys, I still haven't gotten any opinions on how many points this buck has. (see post #1) I'm guessing he's a 14 pointer, but the deer hunters I work with say it's debatable based on the "points" or "nubs" lower down on the antlers. Opinions?

fisherman66 · September 17, 2005, 06:42 PM

I see 13 that look to be over an inch long, but it is hard to tell in the photo. I'll be happy to come help you figure out in person.

MassHunter2190 · September 18, 2005, 10:48 PM

Looks like 13 not counting the questionable one on the very tip of the bucks left brow tine.

VirgilCaine · September 20, 2005, 02:02 PM

That'd be a 13 pointer in Michigan, or as they say up here "turdeen pioynt"

FrontSight · September 20, 2005, 10:21 PM

OH...MY...GOD!
Niiice, need some in NY like that...

September 13, 2005, 09:53 PM	#3
butch50 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2005 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,403	Capt, you not only have some beautiful deer there, but you also have some serious photographic talent! Those are great photos with excellent composition. __________________ ‘‘Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act of depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest.’’ ~ Mahatma Ghandi, "Gandhi, An Autobiography", page 446 ‘‘The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun.’’ ~ Patrick Henry

September 13, 2005, 09:57 PM	#4
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	No problem there, Fisherman! There's a lot of guys drooling over these guys! Of course, the old granny that comes every day with a bucket of grain might be upset, though . I told her today, that, in about a month, she might want to rethink walking among Bambi's, or she might end up a hood ornament on a 14 pointer! __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

September 13, 2005, 10:01 PM	#5
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	Thanks Butch! I really appreciate that! Now if only I didn't have to pay them union wages for posing... __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

September 13, 2005, 10:24 PM	#8
butch50 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2005 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,403	I can certainly tell you exactly where those deer are not at! __________________ ‘‘Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act of depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest.’’ ~ Mahatma Ghandi, "Gandhi, An Autobiography", page 446 ‘‘The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun.’’ ~ Patrick Henry

September 17, 2005, 03:47 PM	#10
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	OK guys, I still haven't gotten any opinions on how many points this buck has. (see post #1) I'm guessing he's a 14 pointer, but the deer hunters I work with say it's debatable based on the "points" or "nubs" lower down on the antlers. Opinions? __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

September 13, 2005, 09:07 PM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	What, no drop tines? I think you need someone to come over and "manage" that land for optimal conditions. I don't charge much, and could even do it gratis every once and a while (like weekends.)

September 13, 2005, 10:13 PM	#6
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	Well, since the union fee is per deer; I can help you out! Like my daddy always says, "Life ain't fair." True as ever. Beautiful spread and wildlife. How many acres?

September 13, 2005, 10:35 PM	#9
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	^

September 17, 2005, 06:42 PM	#11
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I see 13 that look to be over an inch long, but it is hard to tell in the photo. I'll be happy to come help you figure out in person.

September 18, 2005, 10:48 PM	#12
MassHunter2190 Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Posts: 82	Looks like 13 not counting the questionable one on the very tip of the bucks left brow tine.

September 20, 2005, 02:02 PM	#13
VirgilCaine Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 419	That'd be a 13 pointer in Michigan, or as they say up here "turdeen pioynt" __________________ "Danger Itself Is The Best Remedy For Danger"

September 20, 2005, 10:21 PM	#14
FrontSight Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1,712	OH...MY...GOD! Niiice, need some in NY like that...