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    #16
    Only one way to find out just how old he really is......

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      #17
      I always look at it is if there's other bucks that's his same age that are a lot better. Then shoot him. Even if those bucks have spikes but are longer. His face looks 1.5 but to me his body could also show a young buck or just an old rundown buck which would explain the dark hocks. I have my answer but I'd get bombarded with insults to the spike lovers so

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        #18
        Originally posted by RMW View Post
        Looks 2.5
        If you like tender steaks...absolutely

        He aint but about 8 months old

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          #19
          I wouldn't shoot him, I think he's way to young. JMO

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            #20
            I could be wrong but I believe this deer never comes close to scoring atleast 140. Eating a lot of protein for nothing to top out around 120 if he's lucky.

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              #21
              Let him grow

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                #22
                If you want more that look just like him....keep him another year or 3 or 6 or.....





                You can tell my stance on spikes

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                  #23
                  Shoot a hole in his ear so you can identify him in a couple years.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by RMW View Post
                    I could be wrong but I believe this deer never comes close to scoring atleast 140. Eating a lot of protein for nothing to top out around 120 if he's lucky.
                    ****, can you look into that crystal ball of yours and let me know if I will ever win the lottery?

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by GarGuy View Post
                      Shoot a hole in his ear so you can identify him in a couple years.
                      Dang good idea!!

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by CoolArrow View Post
                        Question sir. (Back 6 teeth) do you mean the last 3 teeth on each jaw or the last 6 teeth per jaw? I want to learn how to do this. Thanks
                        Back 6 teeth per jaw. A 1.5 year old will still have his milk teeth, which are the first 3 teeth (premolars) and that 3rd milk tooth will have 3 cusps but will appear heavily worn. He'll replace the milk teeth in the next few months and that 3rd milk tooth with 3 cusps will be replaced by a permanent tooth with 2 cusps. Also, 1.5 yr old will often show only the tips of the 6th tooth as it's just erupting. Once a deer reaches 2.5, then you go strictly off the back 3 teeth.

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                          #27
                          Here is a yearling that came for a bite this afternoon
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                            #28
                            A yearling.

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                              #29
                              Fork horn Same age as spike. Shoot spike, post photo of teeth and let's find out. While tooth wear is semi-shady on perfection, there's no missing a yearling. Think of it as an educational opportunity on a buck that, on average, will grow up to be less in antlers than his age cohorts.

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                                #30
                                He's chasing a doe tonight. This is one horny yearling. Lol
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