Age This Deer Please

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  1. Bowhunter252

    Bowhunter252 Weekend Warrior

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    This is the first year I have seen this deer on my property. He looks to be old to me but I'm not the best judge of that. He has damage to his right eye. Thanks for any input. PICT0026.jpg PICT0027.jpg
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Don't let the battle scars sway you, I feel he's younger, but could you provide a couple broadside shots of him? If I had to state an age based solely on those photos I would go no higher than 3 1/2.
     
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    These are the only two pics I have of him. I have only had him on camera one night.
     
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    3 1/2 I would think.
     
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    I agree with 3 1/2. His mass is too big for a 2 1/2. IMO :nana:
     
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    3 1/2 and looks like a real brown noser.
     
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    Judging by where his neck inserts into his brisket, I would age him older. I would say he's at least a 4 1/2. I could be wrong, and without a good broadside picture it's hard to tell, I'm just using his neck line.
     
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    Big brisket, but undersized neck...my bet is 3 1/2

    -Bill
     
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    I'm going with the 3+ also.
     
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    Thanks for the replies guys. If I get a broad side of him I will post it.
     
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    I think he may be a little older than 3 1/2. he has a low belly. I would say 4 1/2
     
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    I'm thinking 3.5.
     
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    4.5, is what I think.
     
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    because of his neck i have to agree with 3 1/2 as well, hope you get more pics of him
     
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    My first guess is 3.5
     
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    3.5 is my guess, hope you can get some more pics of him.
     
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    3.5 would be my guess
     

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