The "Classic Velvet" Shot

[slimngrizzly]

Ive had a LOT of cameras out for a LOT of years waiting for these shots! About 4 hours apart!

I have been watch ing this fella for a while now. I think hes a 4 1/2 year old but he may only be a 3 1/2. He scored in the upper 120's last year. Hes a pretty good buck for my area and I dont think hes gonna get by me if he gives me the chance.

I got more pics on the 5th and hes already getting nice and polished up!

[Abndoc]

oh...you just got the blood going!! good luck with that big guy! sweet pictures.

[Bear55]

Sweet pics! He sure was busy for those 4 hours, go get him slim!

[reinhard1]

that is truly a nice buck. hope you have a chance at him. good luck.

[MUSKY18]

awesome pics!!! That is so cool. He didn't waste any time getting that velvet to come off. Good luck, hope you stick him!

[mrklean]

cool pics

[BuckmasterG]

Very awesome series of pictures! Must've really built up an appetite in those few hours, had to come back and show of his new hair cut and munch some more apples.

[slimngrizzly]

His little buddy also appears to have lost his within a day or two as well.

Before

After

Hes narrow but in another year or two hes gonna be something to talk about! I like them split 3's!

[Scoot]

Awesome pics!!!

[CC Hurl]

Very cool pics indeed. Must have been fun seeing them on the cam for the first time. Just like you were saying... How often do you get all that in one evening. I am going to guess and say almost never. Thanks for sharing and showing us how fast the process can be.

[paceman]

Those pictures are awesome! For sure a shooter!

[sticknstring]

Sweet pics man! That up & comer is going to be awesome in a few years.

[mabr]

Very neat pics!!!

[musky hunter]

Absolutly incredible shots! You caught the very day he went from summer to fall!

[InTheNorthwoods]

First off, great pictures!

Second, and I'm sure I'll get ripped for this, but I would try and pass on both of those deer this year. I said TRY (so don't rip me too much). But they both look like they have yet to hit their prime and like they have incredible potential. I don't think either of those deer are older than 3.5 based on their body composition.

Have fun out there this fall.

[Bear55]

I don't think either of those deer are older than 3.5 based on their body composition.

I'd have to agree they both kind of look like 3.5's to me. I would still arrow the bigger one but if he lived until next season I wouldnl't be upset about it.

[slimngrizzly]

Ya I wont shoot the smaller one. Im quite sure hes only a 2 1/2.

If the bigger one is standing in front of me at 15 yards theres no way in HE-Double hockeysticks, that I will be able to pass on him. I wont be upset a bit to see him live to next year.... but I simply haven't killed enough big deer to have the self discipline to pass on a buck like that. Im not saying hes huge, im confident he'll grow immensely in the next year or two. Hes just too big for me to let go. I have a few others in my sights that I would be equaly or more happy with than this fella. So there are options... seeing one in the first place is going to be the tough part!

Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone! I hope something works out!! Im confident.