Help on age

[Texas Grown]

Flat back and no drooping belly, yet. But ain't far from a full belly. Still could gain a little mass on the shoulders. Hind quarters are filling out nicely but still could gain a minimum. Belly and back tell most of the story here.


I'd like to see what he looks like in another year or two. Bet he blooms out that headgear really nice. And hope your neighbors leave him and your place alone.

[dustoffer]

Agree with being a tough time to age....but the deep brisket has me leaning 5+

And a prominent nose too

[roysmoke]

Unless you have history there is no way to know, but his brisket says 4/5 plus.

Exactly! Do you have any history on the deer? You don't find bucks with split brow tines often and I would hate to shoot and immature deer because you heard he was mature but really didn't know for sure.

[jcamp]

Exactly! Do you have any history on the deer? You don't find bucks with split brow tines often and I would hate to shoot and immature deer because you heard he was mature but really didn't know for sure.

0 history. I bought the place a month ago


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[jcamp]

It will be hard for me to pass him with a bow in my hands regardless honestly. I think he is so cool looking


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[jcamp]

Although... in my experience i won’t have to worry about that... he is here now which means he will likely be nowhere near come season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Nostradamus]

3-4 yr old. Look at the belly, does not look like a mature buck. Nice rack though.

[quarterback]

Flat back, no sway. No real gut. Legs look long and spindly, no big calluses on front knees. Brisket throws me though, makes me think older. I'll guess 4-5 years old.

What part of the world is this?

[TheHammer]

Exactly! Do you have any history on the deer? You don't find bucks with split brow tines often and I would hate to shoot and immature deer because you heard he was mature but really didn't know for sure.

Personally I’d go with this ^^ pass him without any history. I feel pretty confident that he is mature.

[Smart]

3-4 yr old. Look at the belly, does not look like a mature buck. Nice rack though.

IMO, during the summer months.... bellies can vary. I rarely look at bellies even in the winter.

[RMW]

He’s older than the buck he’s standing next to for sure and that deer looks in the 3-4 range.
I’m thinking 5

[lmartin5]

Mature!

[jcamp]

Here’s my next question. Bucks like this traditionally don’t stay around the same areas in the fall as they stay in summer do they?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[jcamp]

Really just bucks in general.. not sure why i said bucks like this


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Mexico]

Here’s my next question. Bucks like this traditionally don’t stay around the same areas in the fall as they stay in summer do they?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Where he's at now is his summer range, this area is considered his core area. He lives here primarily, only leaving to breed unless he feels pressure. Once breeding season is over he returns to his core.