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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The "Had to cut RolexBy10" Scoring Contest
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Joined Apr 2009
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Columbia, MO
We are done adding up the score on RolexBy10. Here are some numbers:
The left antler scored 331 3/8 and had 47 points. The right antler scored 197 7/8 and had 31 points. The final score was 547 2/8. Of course this was a velvet score but he also had a bunch of growing left to do! We only gave the big glob of drops (6 total) 45 inches. It was a shame to give something so big, so little. They were smashed up from him laying his head on them.
The lucky winner was Mason Irvin with a guess of 547 5/8.
On the DOWN side, we lost RolexBy10 yesterday.
The 13 days of temps over 100 (with some 105-110) was not a good time to be carrying those antlers. We had ice water out along with good shade and all but it looked like he went to feed and water less and less. Most deer here can take a few days of that but they are not built for those conditions for long periods of time. We didn't see any antler infection just a case of dehydration and pneumonia. I felt like we did all we could for about 48 hours once the weather broke a little. My only regret is we didn't act sooner. He will be greatly missed!
Brian and I feel fortunate to have had a deer of his caliber and look forward to watching his offspring grow and crossing them with deer like New Image and others. Thanks for all the comments and putting up with me posting all the pictures.
The left antler scored 331 3/8 and had 47 points. The right antler scored 197 7/8 and had 31 points. The final score was 547 2/8. Of course this was a velvet score but he also had a bunch of growing left to do! We only gave the big glob of drops (6 total) 45 inches. It was a shame to give something so big, so little. They were smashed up from him laying his head on them.
The lucky winner was Mason Irvin with a guess of 547 5/8.
On the DOWN side, we lost RolexBy10 yesterday.
The 13 days of temps over 100 (with some 105-110) was not a good time to be carrying those antlers. We had ice water out along with good shade and all but it looked like he went to feed and water less and less. Most deer here can take a few days of that but they are not built for those conditions for long periods of time. We didn't see any antler infection just a case of dehydration and pneumonia. I felt like we did all we could for about 48 hours once the weather broke a little. My only regret is we didn't act sooner. He will be greatly missed!Brian and I feel fortunate to have had a deer of his caliber and look forward to watching his offspring grow and crossing them with deer like New Image and others. Thanks for all the comments and putting up with me posting all the pictures.
Sam you if anyone sure deserve to have a 547 inch buck there will never be drops like that again what a great buck .his offspring will be greater.thanks for that score we all appreciat that and the many years you have put in the deer bussines look forward to a lot more .great buck
Sam I am so very sorry for your loss. He was an impressive animal and I sincerely hope his offspring will measure up to their father.
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Cascade, Iowa
Sam, Russ and I both were saddened with your loss. Great deer and great people only come along every so often. Good Luck and Good Health to you and the rest of your deer.
Sam, so sorry for your loss! He will be missed! Always looked forward to seeing His pics as he was growing!
Sam, I'm really sorry to hear about you loosing Rolexby10. That's the *****!!! You guys have some monster deer and he certainly was the Monster of the bunch. If there is a bright side it's this; we all know you will raise a bigger one. I can't wait...
Take Care My Friend
Take Care My Friend
I am sorry to hear about this Sam, he was a great deer. Hopefully you have some semen in the bank from him so your able to cross him back in the future. I am glad I was able to use him for a couple years in our breeding program.
So very sorry for your loss Sam and Brian. What a great animal and even better guys! I know I for one will still be using this great sire in my AI program this year.
ron haynes
rtrgladiator whitetails
ron haynes
rtrgladiator whitetails
Sorry about Rolex by 10 .......this weather has taken it's toll on a lot of our farms........I'm certain his offspring will male you proud Sam......
