I do believe I spy a drop tine. Never seen this buck before. Showed up during the rut. Probably never see him again. Good to see him though.
Passed on this buck. Sort of kicking myself. He came in fast with his mouth open. Not sure I could have gotten my bow on him quick enough even if I made an instant decision to shoot him. Might not be the same buck. I sure don't remember those brow tines but I saw him from a side view that looked like the first pic below.
I might eat a buck tag. Someone else might kill him. He could get hit by a car. I think I made the right decision to pass. If he makes it another year, he has the genetics a few other deer in the area have had. If he blows up like a couple others have with similar racks, he could be something very special in a year. Two years would be ideal, but I don't see me passing if he puts on 15-20" by next year. He is a beauty now. I wouldn't blame anyone for shooting him this year. I have been blessed with some very nice bucks. Shooting him now would not allow him to make it to "Whoa" caliber.