I have had him on cam since he was a little guy.... Here he is of August 15th. (Sorry camera date reset last time I pulled battery) August 15th, 2015 Last year 4 1/2 years old: Two years ago 3 1/2 years old: 3 years ago 2 1/2 years old:
Don't believe he has regressed. I think the pictures are deceiving. The newest photo is taken much further away, maybe 20 ft further. Last year photo was a tree next to the trail/creek bank. This year its actually shooting across the creek (tried to get a better cam angle). The width is the same if not a hair bigger this year with more height and much more mass. Last year his right brow was a standard point, this year its a 3 point fork and bladed. I'll toss up few more photos for comparison when I get home tonight.
I'm not so sure he degenerated at all, I think it's probably the angle of the pics. I think that may be the mot consistently shaped rack from year to year that I've ever seen.
Easy to tell its him. His left main beam is always higher then his right at the end. Amazing buck for sure.