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Age opinions
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08/24/16 02:03 PM
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titan2232
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422193
08/24/16 02:59 PM
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Txhuntr2
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That's as old as I would let him get.
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422202
08/24/16 03:09 PM
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Texas buckeye
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Appears as a midlle aged protein fed buck. I would put him at 4-5 but he could be a really healthy 3 yo as well, although likely not. Unless you are looking at better prospects this year....
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422204
08/24/16 03:12 PM
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redchevy
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That feeder in the back must be full of double down!
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Age opinions
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08/24/16 03:14 PM
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redchevy
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Cant make my mind up on how old I would GUESS he is. Nothing screams old, but he looks middle aged to mature to me. Lot of neck for this time of year seems to make a straight line down to his brisket. Kinda looks like he sits down on his front hooves a little, but again nothing screams old to me.
What are your thoughts?
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422211
08/24/16 03:15 PM
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Navasot
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422212
08/24/16 03:19 PM
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rickym
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Probably a 5yr old, though i have no experience with west texas deer.
Last edited by rickym; 08/24/16 03:20 PM.
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422216
08/24/16 03:20 PM
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Txhuntr2
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Cant make my mind up on how old I would GUESS he is. Nothing screams old, but he looks middle aged to mature to me. Lot of neck for this time of year seems to make a straight line down to his brisket. Kinda looks like he sits down on his front hooves a little, but again nothing screams old to me.
What are your thoughts? Agreed. Not much sway in the back but he has a paunch. Does not stand out as old to me either.
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422224
08/24/16 03:25 PM
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fouzman
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I'd call him 5 or 6. Outstanding whitetail.
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422238
08/24/16 03:38 PM
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ThreePeppers
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5.5 and he wouldn't get any older if he walked by my stand. Helluva buck!
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422264
08/24/16 03:55 PM
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titan2232
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It's hard for me to say, but I'm thinking around 5 yrs old. These protein fed deer make it more difficult.
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Re: Age opinions
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08/24/16 03:57 PM
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titan2232
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That feeder in the back must be full of double down! I'm almost certain nobody on our place is feeding DD and I'd have to guess Record Rack.
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Re: Age opinions
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08/24/16 04:11 PM
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4.5 at least I would say.
What county?
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422319
08/24/16 04:37 PM
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Buckenvy
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he's healthy for sure, but I'm leaning on 4 1/2yrs. Great Buck no matter what.
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Re: Age opinions
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08/24/16 04:37 PM
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titan2232
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422327
08/24/16 04:40 PM
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PMK
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4-5 y/o, nice looking buck! (correct me if I'm wrong, but this time of year they wouldn't have the .5 or 1/2 year adder since they would be born in late spring or early summer, the .5 would be out into hunting season, right?)
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422389
08/24/16 05:09 PM
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BenBob
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422398
08/24/16 05:14 PM
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4.5 in my opinion. wich aint worth squat! lol
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422409
08/24/16 05:25 PM
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Navasot
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4-5 y/o, nice looking buck! (correct me if I'm wrong, but this time of year they wouldn't have the .5 or 1/2 year adder since they would be born in late spring or early summer, the .5 would be out into hunting season, right?) Do you use the half when someone ask you your age?
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422413
08/24/16 05:32 PM
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hook_n_line
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Looks like a mature management buck to me. Don't want those junky antlers in the herd.
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422414
08/24/16 05:32 PM
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rickym
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4-5 y/o, nice looking buck! (correct me if I'm wrong, but this time of year they wouldn't have the .5 or 1/2 year adder since they would be born in late spring or early summer, the .5 would be out into hunting season, right?) Do you use the half when someone ask you your age? My niece will tell you that shes 5 and a half
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422416
08/24/16 05:32 PM
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Navasot
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422618
08/24/16 07:28 PM
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SapperTitan
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That's as old as I would let him get. x2
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422754
08/24/16 08:42 PM
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All the characteristics of a fully mature buck is what I see.
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Re: Age opinions
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#6422841
08/24/16 09:35 PM
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PMK
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4-5 y/o, nice looking buck! (correct me if I'm wrong, but this time of year they wouldn't have the .5 or 1/2 year adder since they would be born in late spring or early summer, the .5 would be out into hunting season, right?) Do you use the half when someone ask you your age? not any longer ... same age up until my next birthday, why rush it but seriously, this time of year, wouldn't it be 4 or 5 year old, not 4.5 or 5.5 year old? ... to get really technical, now would be more like 4.16666 to 4.25 when going decimal ...
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