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Age on this guy?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by frantic29, Dec 12, 2016.

  1. frantic29

    frantic29 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This guy randomly showed up. What do you think on age. We were thinking 3.5. Definitely does not live here but he has been around since the 18th of November. Just finally checked the camera on Saturday.

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  2. ruteger

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    3.5, all day :lol:
     
  3. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    3.5 is my opinion also.
     
  4. copperhead

    copperhead Grizzled Veteran

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    If the picture is recent I will guess 3 ish. Maybe a little more or less. Nice looking buck. Pictures are little fuzzy so its really hard to say but thats my guess.
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I agree, heck of a deer for the age for sure.
     
  6. trial153

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    The body says that's that a younger deer...3.5. Even if he 4.5 ...he still has potential to be amazing .
     
  7. frantic29

    frantic29 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    We usually have 1 really good deer show up the first of November that we have never seen before and usually have them till February. Almost like clockwork. This one waited until the middle. Seeing a rack like that doesn't necessarily surprise me but a 3.5 with a rack like that gets my imagination going. He could be a monster buck if he can survive.
     
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    elkguide Legendary Woodsman

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    I'm going to agree that he's probably a three year old with amazing potential.
     
  9. SouthDakotaHunter

    SouthDakotaHunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I think he's going on 3... His body looks young but his rack is amazing!! That deer has some genetics!!!
     
  10. OkieArrowSlinger

    OkieArrowSlinger Die Hard Bowhunter

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    No older than 3.5. Awesome buck, if he makes it he will be a giant next year!
     
  11. Rugger

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    Definitely 3.5 yr old - I think his neck and shoulders are too muscular to be 2.5. Going to be a monster if he gets a chance to grow.
     
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    Here I would think him to be 2 1/2, very well could be 3 1/2 though. If he survives until next season.... I wouldn't be able to pass him though :lol:
     
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    usmc0317 Weekend Warrior

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    I agree with 3 looking at these. On the other hand 1 month ago this buck could have looked 4 or 5 all day. It is amazing how much different bucks can look after the rut. If he is in fact 3, wow...hopefully he makes it!
     
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    im gonna say 5yrs or older. not every old deer is gonna have a swollen neck and a big body. some old deer will end up with skinny necks and small bodies.
     
  15. dmax4me

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    That is a monster of a 3.5 year old. I can only imagine what he will look like in the next couple of years. You must have some great genetics in your area.
     
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    He looks 3.5 years old.
     

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