I've read 3-4 years old in several places. The most recent thing I read said they were back to the 3.5 based on tooth wear. I can't seem to find the specific article at the moment but found this one. Michigan Hunting - Hanson Buck Hanson Buck The Official World Record Whitetail Deer Deer Base Information Shot Nov. 23, 1993 near Biggar Saskatchewan. Official Boone and Crockett score is 213 1/8. This replaces the Jordan Buck, shot 80 years ago. The Hanson Buck was shot on land belonging to Milo Hanson. Shot with .308 Winchester 150 grain factory ammo - three shots hit the buck. The rifle was a Winchester model 88 with a Weaver K4 scope. The distance was about 100 yards for the inital shot, running straight away. A large fragment of the first bullet is embedded in the left main beam, causing a crack and significant removal of antler material. The main beam is structurally sound. The Hanson Buck antlers are incredibly wide and uniform with great tine length. The buck was an estimated 3 1/2 years old. The estimated body weight was 200 pounds. The body was not large compared to many mature Saskatchewan bucks.
Just think what it would have been as a 5-6 year old :jawdrop: I wonder if it was a high fence buck that got out? That is crazy for a 3.5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Even based on tooth wear it's called an estimate for a reason.... In poor habitat it wouldn't be uncommon to view a 2.5 year old buck with this body condition. As far as antler size, this buck would even be larger then many 2.5 year old bucks in places like the northeast and east coast.
Looks like 2 1/2 to me. I really like this video to help age bucks: Aging Bucks on the Hoof | Quality Deer Management Association
