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  1. Tim Ainsworth

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    Buck one Pic 1: 2.5
    Buck on pic 2&3: 3.5
    Buck 2:4.5
     
    Tim Ainsworth, Sep 30, 2015
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  3. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Buck 1 pic 1 - "5 1/2"
    Buck 1 pics 2 and 3 - "6 1/2 or older"
    Buck 2 pic 1 - "5 1/2"
     
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  4. buckeye

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    Top one looks old...
    5.5 to 6.5
    6.5 to 7.5

    This one looks like a thoroughbred
    4.5
     
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    buckeye, Sep 30, 2015
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  5. JakeD

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    Buck 1 pic 1- 3.5
    Buck 1 pics 2&3 - 4.5
    Buck 2 pic 1 - 7.5

    I think I'm psyching myself out here and overthinking all this.
    PM me if you don't mind.
    I have a feeling that this is going to show if you don't have history with a buck it's really hard to tell how old it is if it's mature.
     
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    JakeD, Sep 30, 2015
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  6. Shocker99

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    I agree with Buckeye but i have a feeling there is some unexpected results about to be revealed........hahah
     
    Shocker99, Sep 30, 2015
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  7. maxpetros

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    X2. That first deer has a giant body, swayed back and pot belly. Second deer is just a really well fed stud 4.5.


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    maxpetros, Sep 30, 2015
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  8. Swampthing

    Swampthing Weekend Warrior

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    This is my guess.
     
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  9. tacklebox

    tacklebox Grizzled Veteran

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    lol some of you guys... fence riders I tell ya .5.5-6.5 is not an age lol it is a timespan
     
    tacklebox, Sep 30, 2015
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  10. buckeye

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    Yeah, I know I cheated a bit on the first one. It's nearly impossible to pick an age once they get to that age class.

    OK then... 6.5 and 7.5

    The other one staying at 4.5
     
    buckeye, Sep 30, 2015
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  11. JasonOhio2018

    JasonOhio2018 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Buck 1 pic 1 - 7.5
    Buck 1 pic 2 - 8.5
    Buck 2 - 3.5
     
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  12. MGH_PA

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    Going with my gut on this:

    Buck 1 pic 1 - 6.5
    Buck 1 pics 2 and 3 - 7.5
    Buck 2 pic 1 -4.5

    I have a hard time getting over the "frail" features evident in buck 1.

    Buck 2 is swollen from the rut, but he's peaking, and not at that decline stage, yet.

    I'm probably 100% wrong since I'm a complete moron when it comes to this, but you wanted replies :D
     
    MGH_PA, Sep 30, 2015
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  13. uncljohn

    uncljohn Weekend Warrior

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    I also think #1 is over 8 years old. His body is massive.
     
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  14. tacklebox

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    37 more mins, hoping a couple more guys chime in
     
    tacklebox, Sep 30, 2015
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  15. jrk_indle84

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    First deer 5.5 and 6.5
    Second 3.5

    It'll probably end up being the other way around though were the first buck is younger and TJ's being tricky ha
     
    jrk_indle84, Sep 30, 2015
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  16. frenchbritt123

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    I have read they are 85% (cementum aging) accurate. Did they tell you any different?
     
    frenchbritt123, Sep 30, 2015
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  17. tacklebox

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    No that is about correct. But it is about as accurate as a guy can get. Between jaw bone, cementum, and history. Short of being able to identify and track from birth.
     
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  18. Joe Bear

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    4 1/2- buck 1 pic 1
    5 1/2 buck 1 pic 2&3
    5 1/2 buck 2 pic 1
     
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  19. davidingle

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    What is it? very curious!
     
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  20. Il_public_land_hunter

    Il_public_land_hunter Weekend Warrior

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    Never done this before but I'll take a stab at it.

    Pic 1 5yrs
    Pic 2 and 3 6yrs
    Pic 3 3yrs
     
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  21. tacklebox

    tacklebox Grizzled Veteran

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    Guys I will post results soon. I kinda wanted Coveys opinion as he lives relatively near me and is used to looking at Midwest deer. I sent him a PM and it shows he is viewing the thread. I will give him a lil time as I know he is busy with more important things.
     
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