The north central Indiana deer hasn’t been scored for Buckmasters yet, but it’s been officially taped for the Hoosier record book at 229 4/8 inches (gross). It’s the grandfather-of-two’s best in 37 ...

Each buck was 7 ½ years old ... of the biggest mistakes a deer manager can make is shooting a 5 ½-year old 8 pointer based on the belief that it will always be an eight pointer.