justin davis
WKR
What do you guys consider a big buck to be?
What defines a big buck to you?
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amy hanneman
FNG
It depends on the state you are hunting in. A 80 inch buck is the benchmark I have set for a big buck.
It is kind of like that old saying about the difference between art and pornography ... Hard to define, but I know it when I see it.
BuckSnort
WKR
It depends where I'm hunting... In my home zone here in CA a 150" buck is a giant... Most 4pts here are considered nice bucks..
Obviously I was on the wrong forum when I posted this...lol
Obviously I was on the wrong forum when I posted this...lol
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Jason Stafford
Lil-Rokslider
I archery hunt only, so I would say a 75 inch buck is pretty darn nice.
IAHNTR
WKR
Anyone that makes me go "woah" and makes me have to catch my breath.
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justin davis
WKR
I agree with you guys. Just getting a little feel for what you guys think. My bench mark is 80 inch as well. Pronghorns sure are pretty
BuckSnort
WKR
Ok, I feel like a dumbass... I posted on here not knowing it was the pronghorn forum..... lol
80" is my bench mark, I absolutely love freak bucks and bucks with great mass and high, long prongs. I don't really care about length.
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"Big" is in the eye of the beholder!
evan williams
WKR
Well said J-Rod!!! I haven't gotten to do a whole lot of antelope hunting and so I look for that HOLY $#!+ factor or just a legal buck 
By "book" standards I would say for archery 75" and better is a GREAT goat.
PS If anyone has any info they would be willing to share with me for OTC ANTELOPE in Colorado PLEASE PM me.
By "book" standards I would say for archery 75" and better is a GREAT goat.PS If anyone has any info they would be willing to share with me for OTC ANTELOPE in Colorado PLEASE PM me.
Matt Palmquist
Lil-Rokslider
I am with Jason and Evan....75"+ would be big in my eyes for archery. With that said, if you see one you like I wouldn't get too hung up on score. They are a tricky animal to field judge.
Reflex
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My semantics are almost comical at times....I say things like, "he's pretty big, not huge, but big." As if there is an actual difference between big and huge? Back to the point, I typically hunt in areas without a lot of trophy potential. Therefore, anything over 70" is probably big to me (not huge though!)
I 2nd that well said!
Umpqua Hunter
WKR
Big bucks will be different for everyone. One that makes your heart go pitter-patter is big enough. They are out there...this is one that did it for me.
Hope I get to WY again soon.
Great pic Mtmiller. What do you all think that buck would score?
Umpqua Hunter
WKR
Very nice, great looking buck. Sure hope we draw Wyoming antelope this year!
Nick Muche
WKR
I'd say anything with horns and in range would be big enough for me! That coming from a guy who has had 3 tags for 3 different states in his pocket, several opportunities to kill BIG, Medium and small goats, but that darn arrow could never find it's mark. Needless to say, I am to the point that the next goat to walk within range, no matter the size, will be BIG enough for me
After I have one under my belt, 67" or bigger is what PY says, so that will be my benchmark.
After I have one under my belt, 67" or bigger is what PY says, so that will be my benchmark.
