What is a Trophy Deer?

[~z]

There is your answer
~z

 

[deerhunter61]

Bang Bang,

You are right! That is a real trophy. I have two daughters and have tried to get them to go hunting with me...no luck. I am envious!

What a great smile!

 

[bang_bang]

That's my girlfriend...

But yeah, she enjoys hunting and fishing as much as I do.

Ever heard people talk about women being better shots than men? Trust me...they're right.

 

[matrem]

That one "hit home" for me too bang bang, for deerhunter61's reasons.
When that's what's involved,it's ALL good!

 

[retrieverman]

How many of you would consider an 8 point with a seventeen inch spread a trophy worthy of a shoulder mount?

The definition of a "trophy" will probably be different depending on where you are as a hunter. When I was younger and less experienced, I mounted a 115" eight point and was proud of it, but this past season, I only skull mounted a 150" buck and have been given a hard time by family and friends for not mounting it. For me "trophy" IS about size, and if a buck doesn't top 180 inches, it will not be going on my wall.

 

[saskboy]

Bang Bang...... I am ashamed to admit I too have shot a dog sized deer. I told my friends "It looked bigger in the scope, I swear!" But it was the best tasting deer ever! To me a trophy is one you worked long and hard to get regardless of size.

 

[matrem]

I need to add :deerhunter61's post # 52 (daughters) is the reason I was referring to.