Well, it really is huge in comparison to the hunter! My 9 year old went on his first adventure with me and took this buck opening day. we seen a couple bigger ones but things just didn't work out on them. He had a great trip. He got to shoot a few p-dogs, caught a horned toad, climbed over a 12,200 foot pass, ate lots of junk food, and saw some of NM north country. I am pretty happy he was able to connect on such a great buck for his first hunt!