How big is a 10 point buck?
150 inches
The 10-point buck’s rack measured 150 inches and was so symmetrical that less than one inch was deducted when green scoring.
Is a 10 point deer good?
Good bucks will have at least seven or eight inch second points. As with main beam, comparing point length to ear length (6-7 inches) is a good way to estimate tine measurements in the field. The fourth point to size up on each side is only found on 10 pointers or better.
Do you count points on both antlers?
When referring to an antler rack, hunters on the east side of the United States count all the points and hunters in the west side of the U.S. only count just one side. But in Montana, we refer to one side of the antler rack for both whitetail and mule deer.
What is the highest point buck ever shot?
At the 22nd Big Game Awards Program in Dallas, Texas, the Boone and Crockett Club Judges’ Panel declared Hanson’s buck the new world’s record typical whitetail with a final score of 213-5/8 points.
How many points does a whitetail deer have?
Lengths of the points: Nearly all the bucks that make the records book have at least five normal points per side. All bucks will have main-beam tips and you can assume that an overwhelming majority of mature whitetail bucks grow brow tines. So just count the standing normal points on the main beam to quickly determine the number of points.
Which is the best way to shoot a deer?
The deer will suffer a fatal wound in the vitals, but you may have to contend with some perforated guts. If the deer is coming straight on, this is another good shot. You will see a seam in the hairline from each front leg coming together in the center of the brisket.
What happens when you shoot a broadside deer?
A perfect broadside presentation means a trophy tagged and a freezer full of meat. Most likely this shot will go through the heart and damage both lungs. This shot also gives you some margin for error to the front and back by a couple of inches as well as a little margin if you shoot high.
Can you shoot a whitetail deer from the neck?
Aim too high, and you risk missing the deer altogether. Also, a neck shot often paralyzes a whitetail without killing it, causing extended suffering. Neck shots regularly require a follow-up shot or a throat slit to finish things up. This is definitely not a shot for bowhunters.