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Age this deer

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by DoubleLung84, Jul 14, 2009.

  1. DoubleLung84

    DoubleLung84 Weekend Warrior

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    Tell me the age and what makes you think he is that age, I'm trying to learn how to age deer by body size but don't know what distinct characteristics are a 2.5 year old and a 3.5

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  2. jmbuckhunter

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    Summer deer are the hardest to estimate age on. They all look like skinny necked does.

    And I assume it is a NY deer. I have no idea.:confused:
     
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    When is the best time to age them?
     
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    Mid to Late October, just before the rut.
     
  5. jmbuckhunter

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    That's a good time.

    Better yet would be when you have their jaw bone in your hand!!:d
     
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    I agree
     
  7. buckeye

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    I think summer is the best time to age deer....

    That deer IMO is going to be 2.5 when hunting season rolls around.
     
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    Yep, I'd agree with 2 year old. He is a good 2 year old though antlers wise, probably on the larger scale of average compared to the deer I hunt in NY.
     
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    I'm going with 2.25 yrs old to date :D
     
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    2.5 come hunting season.
     
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    2.5 definitely..
     

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