Age of this buck?

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  1. WISCONSINBUCKHUNTER

    WISCONSINBUCKHUNTER Weekend Warrior

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    I've got this buck on camera a ton on my past camera pull 2 1/2 weeks ago. Think he's over 3.5? Anything will help, thanks guys! image.jpg image.jpg
     
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    He'll be over 3.5 when the season starts. Fawns are born in the spring making them a whole number until fall when you can add a 1/2 year.


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    3.5 by fall. Looks to be a healthy one. If you have other mature bucks in the area that you can go after and the area you hunt doesn't have major hunting pressure, you may want to think about letting him pass because next year he could be a giant freak.
     
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    I think he's 4 years old now...he looks too bulky and front heavy to me to just be 3.
     
  5. WISCONSINBUCKHUNTER

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    That's what I was thinking!
     
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    My neck hurts from trying to look at the pics! I'm thinking he is 3 min but leaning more toward 4. If he makes you happy let it fly
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I was thinking the same...I believe 3 years old is a safe for sure bet but he could be a 4 in my opinion.
     
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    Not all mature bucks will have breath taking racks. He is clearly 4 1/2 in the fall, but I would not be suprised if he is older than that.
     
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    Completely agree, I would not be surprised either to find out he's 5. He's a beefy sob.
     
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    He looks beefy but I didnt see any sag in his back and not a whole lot in his belly, possible a well fed 3 right now?
     
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    Will have to agree with you guys on this one. Imagine what he's going to look like this fall...
     
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    Thanks for all the inputs guys! Will probably take him his fall if he presents an opportunity with being around hat 5ish age! Hopefully will be able to see what his rack turns into this next month!
     
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    I would say at least 4 now just to big to be a 3 year old.
     
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    Why do you mount your camera sideways??:poke: No matter how old he's a nice looking deer.
     
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    For some reason when I post them on my I post them using my iPad they turn side ways :throw:
     
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    Does change perspective a bit once they are right side up. I just did one...yes I'm lazy. I still think he could easily be five years old but he could be a really healthy big 4.

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    4 year old
     
  18. WISCONSINBUCKHUNTER

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    Thanks for all the help guys! Ill post a picture of him next week, when I go check cams! Hopefully he'll be growing some tine length!
     
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    His body looks pretty thick. I think he's more than 3.

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    Yeah, I think I'll have to change my guess to 4 year old and I could see maybe even a 5 year old. Maybe I didn't get a good look earlier on my work computer...
     

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