Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

ageing deer

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Bitterman, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. Bitterman

    Bitterman Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2009
    Posts:
    155
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North Wales PA
    Hi everyone. I could use some help learning how to determine a deer's age.I'm sure this has been covered here ,but if someone can come up with a link or recommend a book I'd appreciate it.


    Thanks Jim
     
    Bitterman, Aug 8, 2009
    #1
  3. ISiman/OH

    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2009
    Posts:
    2,367
    Likes Received:
    4
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Chatham, OH
    I have heard things like if they have a flat line on there back and belly they are most likely young and if they have a sway and sagging belly they are most likely mature.
     
    ISiman/OH, Aug 8, 2009
    #2
  4. Dubbya

    Dubbya Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    3,923
    Likes Received:
    127
    Dislikes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Somewhere in, Wyoming
    The only for sure ways to know how old a deer is, is to either recognize that deer each year and keep track or to use the jawbone. Obviously the jawbone requires you to harvest the deer. Other than that, you can look at their belly, back, antlers... etc. It just takes time and generally you come to the conclusion that the deer is either "x" or "y" years old.

    http://www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/pbfiles/PB1643.pdf
     
    Dubbya, Aug 8, 2009
    #3

Share This Page