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I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? #8932588 10/10/23 01:39 AM
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Age estimates please.

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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932598 10/10/23 01:44 AM
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you are atleast a year low


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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932614 10/10/23 02:06 AM
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Fat & happy looking buck.

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932617 10/10/23 02:12 AM
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5-6yo, not close

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932648 10/10/23 02:42 AM
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I would say 5. I always say at least 5 when they have loose skin under jaw.


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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932681 10/10/23 03:44 AM
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5.5- 6.5 good mature deer. 140's

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932715 10/10/23 07:28 AM
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He’s very photogenic to say the least

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932776 10/10/23 12:09 PM
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At least 5

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932789 10/10/23 12:25 PM
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He isn't younger than 3 for sure...


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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932817 10/10/23 01:05 PM
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5 yo

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932854 10/10/23 01:59 PM
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Jaw & forehead too triangulated to be three. Before referenced appearance of loose skin under the jaw indicates older than four.

This might be agood representation of a three year old. I know he was no older than that when the photos was snapped.
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Mature enough to harvest. 5-6

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932870 10/10/23 02:25 PM
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Huds use of the term “indicates” is well used. IMO, there are no absolutes in aging a deer on the hoof. Previous history with a deer is the best way to get the closest. Beyond that, try to look at as many “indicators” as you can and swoosh em all together and hope you are within a year of correct.


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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932873 10/10/23 02:33 PM
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Aging is largely a science of repetition, observation and putting time in the field, plain and simple. You see thousands of deer over years, decades and watch for mannerisms, displays of dominance, non-dominance and body features and characteristics, coloration, you get pretty good at it. Can you be occassionally fooled by tricky angles, low lighting, etc., sure but generally not the norm.

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8932876 10/10/23 02:36 PM
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I would say 6.5 due to sequencing of the eyes.

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5-6 years old

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Depends on if your neighbors or lease members will shoot it.

BTW, how do you like your stand n fill feeder? What brand is it?


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Barrel shaped body without much sag or taper in the belly with tight skin, straight back, neck coming in just above the brisket, hind quarters full with legs that match body size all says text book 4.
Triangular head. Depth from top down to jawline as deep as head is long says 5 plus. As early as it is in the season and without knowing much about that buck I would guess four based on the body. He could be considerably older. I am usually conservative when sizing up a buck I’ve never seen before.


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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: Buzzsaw] #8932992 10/10/23 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Buzzsaw
Depends on if your neighbors or lease members will shoot it.

BTW, how do you like your stand n fill feeder? What brand is it?

Buzz, almost certain that feeder is a Bucees feeder.


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Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: Buzzsaw] #8933214 10/10/23 11:18 PM
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All Season Feeder 600# So far so good, much easier than the old tripod or that protein feeder


Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8933290 10/11/23 01:19 AM
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If this is in the panhandle I say 4+

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8933297 10/11/23 01:23 AM
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Minimum 4.5

Neck connects low on the body, wedge shape head, brisket leveling out.

Re: I think 3 1/2 years. Am I close? [Re: USMarine] #8933381 10/11/23 02:50 AM
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Agree 4.5 really nice buck


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