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Aging deer on the hoof

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Skywalker, Aug 6, 2013.

  1. Skywalker

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    Here's some slides showing the body shape and size of bucks from 1.5 years old through 5.5 years old. Thought this might be a nice reminder for all of us as we are preparing to hit the woods this season.

    Deer Age 1.5.jpg

    Deer Age 2.5.jpg

    Deer Age 3.5.jpg

    Deer Age 4.5.jpg

    Deer Age 5.5.jpg
     
    Skywalker, Aug 6, 2013
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    Good info sky, thanks for sharing!
     
    SWitchBacKXT, Aug 6, 2013
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    Very nice.
     
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    nice thanks
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Very interesting
     
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    I like the last one the best!
     
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    Nice!
     
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    Great info an pics

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    Nice slides.

    They are great for a quick reference. The slides you have for a 2 1/2 and a 3 1/2 are pretty similiar.

    I am not a member of QDMA, but when it comes to aging deer and clearly doing so, this is by far the best media item I have ever seen that explains it and does it well.

    Aging Bucks on the Hoof | Quality Deer Management Association
     
    frenchbritt123, Aug 15, 2013
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  12. DCthebowhunter

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    Yeah I think the 2.5 has a rack as large as the 3.5

    Nice bucks though.
     
    DCthebowhunter, Aug 15, 2013
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