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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: jnevs23 on January 21, 2012, 12:15:36 PM

Title: how old is this buck?
Post by: jnevs23 on January 21, 2012, 12:15:36 PM: He looks pretty young to me but I am far from an expert. Hoping he has a good couple years of growth coming up. Then again if i see him next year he won't be growing anymore.
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Post by: JJB11B on January 21, 2012, 12:19:02 PM: Im gonna take a shot in the dark and GUESS 3-4 years old. I definately a rookie at judging bucks ages but sometimes I get lucky when I guess. Im just used to shooting the first legal buck I see.
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Post by: blacktail luv on January 21, 2012, 07:51:41 PM: 3.5
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Post by: 400out on January 21, 2012, 08:06:18 PM: 4.5
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Post by: blacktailcrzy on January 21, 2012, 09:31:23 PM: looks like a older buck to me maybe one more year of growth
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Post by: benhuntin on January 21, 2012, 09:36:52 PM: old enough for me
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Post by: elkslayer069 on January 21, 2012, 10:13:54 PM: 3.5 no saggy belly and not alotta flop in the brisket yet
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Post by: toe-jam on January 21, 2012, 10:30:16 PM: 3 OR 4 :tup: :tup:
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Post by: haugenna on January 21, 2012, 10:34:14 PM: 3.5

He still has his baby face. Give him two more years and he will be very impressive.
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Post by: DaveBTS on January 21, 2012, 11:01:38 PM: 2.5
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Post by: Timberstalker on January 22, 2012, 07:18:49 AM: 3.5.
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Post by: muleracks2 on January 22, 2012, 08:01:29 PM: 5.5 or 6.6 I'm not going to dinner if he is being served.
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Post by: Bigtine96 on January 22, 2012, 08:05:15 PM: Then you can eat a salad

That buck is 3-4 years old
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Post by: asl20bball on January 22, 2012, 08:07:50 PM: 4.5 based on your camera date, 3.5 in real time.
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Post by: boneaddict on January 22, 2012, 08:15:05 PM: 3.5
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Post by: DeerThug on January 22, 2012, 08:18:24 PM: One year too old... :chuckle:
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Post by: elkhorn on January 22, 2012, 09:22:26 PM: 3.5
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Post by: buck man on January 22, 2012, 10:40:40 PM: 3.5 still looks like a young race horse.
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Post by: huntnnw on January 22, 2012, 10:44:51 PM: 3.5..no way 4.5 doesnt have the shoulders on belly
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Post by: PolarBear on January 22, 2012, 10:53:29 PM: 3.5. Give him another 3 years.
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Post by: Miles on January 22, 2012, 11:07:16 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on January 22, 2012, 10:53:29 PM
3.5. Give him another 3 years.

He'll be wolf sh*t in another 3 years.
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Post by: NWBREW on January 22, 2012, 11:21:35 PM: 3.5
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Post by: jnevs23 on January 23, 2012, 09:19:34 AM: 3.5 was my guess as well. He just hast filled out yet. There is no shortage of food in the area so he's not missing any meals
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Post by: C-Money on January 23, 2012, 09:53:29 AM: 3.5 - 4.5? He does look young. Very impressive antler growth, he is a dandy for sure!
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on January 23, 2012, 01:00:13 PM: 3 1/2.... Look at the narrow face...... Not filled out at all.....
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Post by: Houndhunter on January 23, 2012, 02:36:01 PM: I hate how people always say ".5", I don't say I'm 21.5 years old.... But I would say he is 4
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Post by: PolarBear on January 23, 2012, 03:02:29 PM: It is because when the bucks are in hard antler it is the fall and they are an additional 6 months in age. When you live only a few years .5 makes a difference. As far as humans, I hate it when people refer to their kids as being "26 months" etc!
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on January 23, 2012, 03:04:27 PM: Big difference...... Think of shooting a deer that is half a year old..... Then think of shooting a deer that is 1 1/2 years old...
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Post by: Houndhunter on January 23, 2012, 03:13:24 PM: half year old is a yearling to me, still dont see the reason but to each his own. Guess it goes into the same category of counting eye guards :chuckle:
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Post by: PolarBear on January 23, 2012, 03:15:13 PM: Man, you really need to get back to work bro! :chuckle:
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Post by: hambone on January 23, 2012, 08:06:48 PM: tell you in 8 or 9 months shot his twin but mines eye guards were alot longer and a lot thicker in the chest thats when i hear from the game dept on the teeth i sent in
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Post by: buck man on January 23, 2012, 08:29:41 PM: Quote from: Houndhunter on January 23, 2012, 02:36:01 PM
I hate how people always say ".5", I don't say I'm 21.5 years old.... But I would say he is 4

Yeah that may be, but when you were 3 years and six months you always get the half year in.
Now in a deers case they are born end of may through June. So by hunting season they are really only 5-6 months old and each hunting season there after add a year...1 1/2 , 2 1/2...and so forth. Since your a young man and i know that the younger generations math skills are lacking, I thought I would explain it a little better for you. :chuckle: :tup:
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Post by: huntnnw on January 23, 2012, 09:32:42 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: jnevs23 on January 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM: Hambone-what unit did you get yours in? This guy is in 124. I was trying to find his big brother or dad that I saw during late archery with some post season scouting. Didn't find the monster but he is a nice surprise.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 23, 2012, 10:45:56 PM: Quote from: elkslayer069 on January 21, 2012, 10:13:54 PM
3.5 no saggy belly and not alotta flop in the brisket yet

:yeah:

...and I always add the half (.5) when talking about a buck in the fall. They are born in the spring and nearly full grown 6 months later. I just do it because it leaves less room for misunderstanding... :dunno:

He's gonna be a bruiser next year, and even bigger the year after (if he lives). That's a young buck with great genes. :tup: Good luck..
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Post by: strutnrut1984 on January 24, 2012, 12:37:31 PM: looks like a 3.5 hasnt filled out in the body yet or developed a roman nose
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Post by: hambone on January 24, 2012, 09:59:55 PM: mine was shot in mica unit 127 nov. 13
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Post by: roadwhore on February 05, 2012, 10:11:15 PM: 3.5 years. Tight stomach. Back is bowed up. Young nose. Will be big when mature. Keep feedin him good.