That's a nice buck Jack! Many of us are practicing QDM today, "let them walk so they can grow". I would say that a guy who has waited for over ten years deserves a buck like you chose to take. While we don't have a jaw bone to look at, I would say you did not kill a 1 1/2 year old buck, he is more than likely a 2 1/2 year old.... a mature buck.

We get the opportunity to hunt for an EXTREMELY long season here in Indiana, each of us choose when we end our quest for a deer carrying antlers. You and "you" alone made that decision. Now you can set a NEW standard for your next buck.This is an ongoing process........

Never pass on the first day what you would shoot on the last day! You did not.......

Quick story.......... My son Tony shot and missed an 8 point this year in early archery season. I asked him why he shot when we had so many bigger 10 points running around, he passed that same buck 6 times before gun season. He said he hoped he didn't regret it later, work has limited his time in the woods. A couple weeks ago he had the opportunity to shoot a 8 point with double drop tines, we had this buck on camera several times. He let the buck walk at 35 yards on opening weekend of muzzy season, said he made it this long he gets a pass, deer would score in mid 130's. Tony made a decision, he will not take a buck this year. What he has done is given a couple of bucks a 100% better chance to make it one more year.

Your dedication to QDM will pay off in the future!