I would probably shake too if I was filming it.

That buck is going to gross WAY north of 200", maybe even net.Love the red freshly stripped velvet antlers.

That buck almost looks like it had some moose antlers transplanted. It must be one smart deer to have avoided vehicles and poachers for so long.

We had something similar, except not quite in a suburban area. Grandparents woke up one morning to see a 20" 11 pt out their bedroom window, literally 5 yards out the window. Opening morning it was shot by the neighbor within 100 yards of my stand. I could hear it hit the ground. I still have the photo they took of it that morning hanging in my cubicle at work.

Jiminy Catwhiskers!
I really hope I never see anything like that while I'm sitting in a deer stand! I'd probably just go ahead and have the "...big one, Elizabeth!"

Bubba

Reading between the lines, I'd say "largely off limits" means there is some opportunity there. Why wouldn't an avid bow hunter pursue this critter? Looks like he's being fed and a mineral block nearby.

City bucks are often overlooked but with careful planning with the proper authorities and residents these areas can often be open to bow hunting.

I think if I were your friend, I would be looking into all my options after seeing that buck. "Largely off limits" doesn't mean impossible.

Ooops my bad,....Excelsior.

That buck is a 200" stud in my opinion. I'd study the maps to find the closest legal spot to hunt him and hope he shows. It would not be hard to stand all day knowing a buck like that is in the area. If he's a no show, his lil' brother would do just fine.

I'm gettin' a racoon camoflauge suit for this season!

Great video Scott, even though your bud Max was a little awe struck; I would have loved to hear the sound as Max was breathing.
I have let a 170" buck pass, due to the fact I knew what was in the bowels of the deep woods I hunt, but after seeing this video, I just may ease up a little on my great expectations.

he would make a good cull buck, shoot him to get his genes out of production and throw the rack in the rafters. Maybe in a few years with some good management this are could produce something bigger than this basket rack.

haha what a hog, gotta be close to the record, I bet he is bigger than he looks, I think he looks bigger than the one from wi last year,

would just like to have the opportunity to see such a great animal. If max needs a shed hunting partner Im free!

That would replace a many ducks on my wall.

Jay,
Please call MAX he would really enjoy seeing the rack. Many of us arount the area have seen this deer. Do the sheds look like this years???