Originally Posted by las
Originally Posted by Sitka deer
Originally Posted by Klikitarik
That rack falls into the "very nice" category by my definition, yet, failing to see the third tine at first glance, I though, "Gee, too close to call legal in many hunting areas."

I agree, mine from the last day of the season on any any-bull tag is quite similar, but "finer". All the points are long and thin so much less obvious. It turned out, very surprisingly, at 53 1/2 inches, but I would not have shot it for 50. Two crab claws for brows.


Use the ears, Grasshopper. Especially if you can get a view with an ear at horizontal. Another ear-length of antler beyond the tip of the attached ear will make the critter legal, IME. Should come in a bit better than 51, giving one just a teeny bit of margin.


Rather make a mistake to the low side... wink

Never had a standing-facing-me look and frankly did not need it (any bull tag), so just guessed and let it fly...


Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.