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  1. ArcherDane

    ArcherDane Newb

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    Got a new camera and this was the first picture I got from it. I have no history with this buck. He has 7 points on his right side and 4 on the left. I'm giving him at least another year regardless of age but he appears to be fairly young. What do you all think?
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    For reference here is another buck that appears to be very old. [​IMG]

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    cml5895 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Looks like one of the best 3 year olds I've ever seen. He is unreal. Good luck catching up to him!


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    3.5 maybe 4.5 hard angle to tell


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  6. ArcherDane

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    Unfortunately I don't have any more pictures of him. In 3 weeks or so when I pull cards I can update. Hopefully with some different angles.

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    I'd guess him at 4.5 but more pics would help.
     
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    I think the angle is making the buck look younger than he is. With the depth of the brisket development and sagging belly I wouldn't be surprised if that deer is 4.5+. I also wouldn't be surprised if he was 3.5...in either case that deer has genetic potential in spades!


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    I'd guess 3.5...
     
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    I have a tough time convincing myself he is 3.5 I say hes at least 4
     
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  11. Jeffrey Jones

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    Looks to be a solid 4 year old

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    I'm saying 4. Quarteting away one is hard to tell and the first pic he is stretching out so it could make him appear skinnier in the front.

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    Massive brisket (which is somewhat disguised by his posture), slight sag in belly, developing that "short-legged" look...I'd say at least a 4yo.


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    Old enough to shoot! Best of luck getting him!
     
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    flatwoodshunter Weekend Warrior

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    At least 4.5 years old.
     
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    I'd say 4.5 at a bare minimum. I'd say he is likely older.
     
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    Looks to be right around wall mounting age lol


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    I'd say 4.5+. Pot belly, developed shoulders and neck ties in fairly low.


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    I'd say 4.5+. Pot belly, developed shoulders and neck ties in fairly low.


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    I would say 3.5yr old. He hasn't developed a Roman nose that I see in mature deer. The bridge of his nose is still really straight.
     
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  21. Jones405

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    I'm gonna guess 4.5 fat ol boy!

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