There are 150 inch deer killed all over Jefferson County. I know at least 2-3 groups that just bow hunt around the city here and they shoot stupid big deer and don't tell anyone for obvious reasons. One that I helped find... just over 170 inches 2 years ago on a tract of land near Trussville. You'd crap your pants. Same guy killed one over 150 last year so he's running out of space on his wall. I think that's really interesting... especially since I live in this hell hole and drive 2 hours somewhere, work my ass off and spend tons of money... to watch 110-120 inch deer I am hoping my neighbors don't shoot so it might be 150 next year. But they are good shots apparently.
There is nothing wrong with the deer in Alabama. What's wrong is people think big deer either don't or can't exist. They do and can. The real problem is the age structure of the herd. 110%.
Truth right here.
It literally has been proven scientifically by biologists (real, and some armchair) that bucks do not reach peak antler potential until ages 4-6 years old WHEN they have proper nutrition. So it stands to reason for anyone with a modicum of intelligence that:
Age and Food should be the top considerations to get the most out of whatever bucks your property is seeing.
If you can't plant or don't want to supplement, learn to identify native food sources and augment with Triple 13 for cheap goodies. Do some timber clearing if possible to eliminate undesirable trees. Do prescribed burns. If you have the means and desire to do more, knock yourself out with protein, corn, food plots or whatever.
Bucks don't get big and old when they get shot young.
All that said, hunt how you want to hunt to be happy. If a 110-inch 3-year-old skinny-body spindly 8-point makes you happy, so be it. Very cool. Congrats.
But don't kill that buck and then bitch about not seeing bigger bucks. You can't have it both ways.
Last edited by Clem; 12/14/2112:09 PM.
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