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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: fishnfur on July 18, 2015, 07:33:37 AM

Title: How old is this blacktail??
Post by: fishnfur on July 18, 2015, 07:33:37 AM: I caught this guy on cam on four different occasions. (I think it is the same buck). Once he bedded next to the camera for an entire day, getting up only once during the eleven-hour stretch. 30-some videos of tail flicking and moving antler tips later, he finally stands and browses a bit to reveal his identity. He appears to be one of those bucks that will never grow more than forks, but he's got pretty good mass and height. I'm thinking he's at least a three year-old, possibly four.

How old do you think this buck is?
Do you think he'll ever branch out more?
Title: Re: How old is this blacktail??
Post by: 3nails on July 18, 2015, 08:00:22 AM: I'd say your about right on age. Looks like 2 pt, maybe crab claw 3 pt in years to come. But I'll bet he get heavier and gnarlier at the bases. Cool buck.