I guess I'm also in the camp that he was an incredible 2 yr old in the '17 pic and a great 3 yr old in velvet. Even if that's one year off, he'll still be a lot bigger next year (if alive) no matter what! For me, taxidermy costs a lot, I'm already short on wall space, and if I thought he had a 50/50 chance of making, I'd pass all day long. Weigh your options, but I think it pays to have it figured out before he walks in front of you! Thanks for the cool thread.