Thread: do you shoot hinds???

I tend to harvest 'em as I see 'em. But I dont shoot that many any more. Im lucky enough to have some good hunting on private property and not really interested in trying to cook up antler, so its usually a hind or a yearling. But if a stag steps up in front when theyre big and fat, then they get the drop. But I dont shoot any stag that has potential, theres a heap of guys that would appreciate a nice head. However, I live in an area that is renowned for a lack of bey tines, so if its short on beys, and within range, and fully recoverable, then its bang flop.

Saw a really nice stag last night, out feeding on the grass in the matagouri. Big head, lots of mass, nice long tines, classic shape, looked to be of some age. But it only had 8 of those nice long tines! Didn't put the drop on him, too much like hard work.