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Age this deer please

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  1. Bowhunter252

    Bowhunter252 Weekend Warrior

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    Eastern NC doesn't seem too many decent size bucks. This one appeared on my cam. Would you shoot him or wait another year? Age estimate? I'm almost positive I would be the only hunting him. Thanks
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    Bowhunter252, Aug 18, 2017
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  3. JasonOhio2018

    JasonOhio2018 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Really hard to tell age from those pics. It's all about your personal goals, shoot what makes you happy. If I had to guess I would say 3 years old
     
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    I'm going to guess 4 he has a pretty gray snout

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    grommel Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Old enough and big enough for me!!
     
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    looks like his neck meets his body fairly low, atleast 3.5 I would say 4.5
     
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    I'd say he's either 3 or 4. He's probably never going to get past 140" no matter how old you let him get. If he's a nice deer for the area and you'd be proud of him then go after him and enjoy it. He's a nice buck.
     
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    That being said I would shoot him in a heartbeat!!!!


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    Well if he shows his face I'll stick him! Thanks everyone. I'm new to aging and letting them walk. They run dogs in my area and they never get a chance to grow!


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    That deer is fully mature. 4.5+ he is a Great buck for North Carolina!


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    I am guessing a 3.5 yr old and would be a dandy to shoot if it walked by me!
     
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    3.5, I'd shoot him!
     
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    3.5. Nose is still straight. I would shoot him though. Great for nc. Always looks bigger in velvet. His rack will thin down a lot after shedding.
     
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