There were folks from the same county (in VA) doubting this buck’s legitimacy on AT...but it was well documented and on the up and up from everything that I’ve seen. And accepted into books.
I’m not hanging around to try and prove Mitch’s buck is the real McCoy. There are some eyebrow raising anomalies for sure. I’m not telling folks what to believe, or even what I believe.
However, a lot of what’s being said is simply poor process argumentation. I think it’s fair to poke holes in all directions.
What you want is a buck that looks like an unofficial world record…I’ll keep a keen eye out for one when I take to the woods this fall, lol.
Why would anyone doubt that buck? Great deer. Looks legit. Who cares what they say on AT anyway? I haven't been on there in years.
As far as my argumentation, I call it like I see it. It took me years actually see it. All the answers were right there and have been for 25years. I'm not alone in my opinion either. There are several well respected successful knowledgeable hunters that have the same opinion. Gordan Whittington, Gene Wensel, and John E to name few.
For years I truthfully wanted the MR to be the unofficial WR. It looks very cool. Droopy ears, wide bases, and purple bases. Totally bought into it. None of that bothered me at all. After actually listening to Nathen Killan and all the inconsistencies he pointed out w/ MR's various bucks , did I really start to doubt MR's buck. I really don't care what the next WR looks like. Hopefully a bowhunter hanging out of a saddle gets him! LOL However I think he's already dead. The King buck IMO should be the WR but that's a different topic. But if you do see that WR next fall, make sure you kill him, film it, and get him X Rayed so you can end this controversy once and for all.. LOL