bonecollector777 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Hey guys I got a couple bucks on my camera the last couple days and I'm trying to figure out if some of them are mature bucks or if my dad and brothers should wait another year or two to try and take them. I know it's tough to tell but any info would be appreciated. I'm looking at this weird 6X2 mostly. His left side is nice with a little kicker while his right side appears to be damaged. I'm thinking he may be a cactus buck because he is the only one still with velvet. The other buck is the 3X4. He actually has 2 eye guards on one side but it's hard to tell in the pictures. Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmire Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Those bucks are all shooters in my book. Best of luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted October 20, 2013 I think your 6x2 is both mature and a freak. His body and his face tell me that, anyway. Your 3x4 is no slouch. Great buck! even though he might appear to be a little younger. Maybe not. Its always fun to "let the young ones grow another year" but it's an entirely different game on public land chasing wild animals. But it sure is fun trying! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Whichever shows himself first... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Take that 6x2 out of the gene pool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonscaife Report post Posted October 20, 2013 both are awesome bucks imo. the 6x2 is unique buck that i would shoot/mount in a heart beat. if those deer are south of the ditch, they are both awesome bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted October 20, 2013 My guess is, the 6x2 isn't that old and isn't a cactus buck. He's might be a freak, or he could have injured his G-2 early on. Hard to say of course. Both are neat bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Meyer Report post Posted October 20, 2013 All look good to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOEDKILLA Report post Posted October 21, 2013 My guess is, the 6x2 isn't that old and isn't a cactus buck. He's might be a freak, or he could have injured his G-2 early on. Hard to say of course. Both are neat bucks. I agree with this theory. Only way to find out is to let them walk. I'ts verry intresting to watch a deer grow from year to year. Dificult not to the lob an arrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted October 21, 2013 >>----------> Whack!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted October 21, 2013 huge and freeky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesKilla Report post Posted October 21, 2013 I would hunt that 3X4. He looks mature (big roman nose). He also is creeping around near shooting light!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted October 23, 2013 My buddy killed a freak buck in velvet during the rifle season a few years ago with no nuts. Maybe that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BPHunter Report post Posted November 11, 2013 IMHO that 6x2 is a 4+ year old and your 3x4 is probably 3. I'd let the 3x4 walk, but I'd take that 6x2 down the second he gave me a shot. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted November 11, 2013 I just shot a buck in full velvet last Monday, he had tiny squirrel sized peanuts. G&F officers that checked him in at the Jacob Lake station said they had one just like that a few years ago and it was hermaphrodite (both boy & girl parts) So I think that your velvet buck probably just has some gender issues or lack of testosterone issues, that's all, nothing else. I'd still whack em! my humble $.02 cents worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
