[Mike.Rotch]

I couldn’t help but turn the truck around to grab a photo of this guy. Sadly i got off a handful of underexposed crappy shots before he ran off. Almost all beams.

 

[Mike.Rotch]

The heaviest buck I ever killed in Florida was a big 6 point.

That’s awesome! Last year was our first year in i think over 20 years to be able to legally kill a true 6. Been under QDM for quite a few years where your bucks had to have 4 point on one side. Last year they added in that they can also be legal with having a 15” outside spread. Maybe i’ll get me one some day!

 

[Mike.Rotch]

Last year and this year GA regulations said only 1 of your 2 antlered deer had to have 4+ points or 15" spread. One antlered deer could be any size, unless hunting a WMA or other area with specific antler restrictions.

It’s county specific. It still states that my county and a few others, both bucks must fall under the QDM regulation.

 

[Mike.Rotch]

Last year and this year GA regulations said only 1 of your 2 antlered deer had to have 4+ points or 15" spread. One antlered deer could be any size, unless hunting a WMA or other area with specific antler restrictions.

 

[Mike.Rotch]

I haven't shot a buck with my bow yet, but this was my western Oregon Blacktail from a few years ago. Big body for a Blacktail in that part of the state.
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Blacktails are just so cool looking! Beautiful buck.

 

[Mike.Rotch]

Passed on him in 2012

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2 years later he was shot 3 miles away on another farm, and the 8pt.

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That second photo has me wanting to buy a moultrie. Beautiful photo. Do you get that quality of photo often?

 

[Mike.Rotch]

you talking about Dawson Forest?

I have no idea what that is. Haha

 

[Mike.Rotch]

haha guess not. It's a WMA up here in North Georgia and everything you listed were changes that were made last year. I just knew that was what you were talking about lol

Haha i gotcha. Although i mostly hunt public, I don’t hunt many state owned lands.

 

[Mike.Rotch]

Not really, a cull buck in my neck of the woods here in Mo. In my county illegal anyway with the 4 pt restriction. Which is unfortunate for good eats.

I’ve hunted my whole life and have never seen a cull buck. 😎

 

[Mike.Rotch]

If it's brown it's down right? Depends on your neck of woods and conservation restriction. I shoot my share of does, fill that freezer.

I’m just saying there’s no such thing as a cull buck. 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s either a shooter or not.

We’re 4 points on one side also with a new implementation of (or15” outside spread.)

 

[Mike.Rotch]

Culls are everywhere!